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Delaware Man Admits To Charges He Possessed, Intended To Distribute Heroin

Carl L. Jones, 49, of Newport, Delaware, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn in Camden federal court.

On May 2, 2023, a Delaware man admitted he distributed and possessed with intent to distribute heroin, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Carl L. Jones, 49, of Newport, Delaware, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn in Camden federal court to an information charging him with one count of distribution and possession with intent to distribute a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of heroin.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:

On March 29, 2019, Jones distributed, and possessed with intent to distribute, at least 700 grams, but less than one kilogram, of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of heroin to a confidential source who was working with law enforcement in a commercial parking lot in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey.

Sentencing Date

Jones faces a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of up to $1 million. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 6, 2023.

U.S. Attorney Sellinger credited special agents of the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Ricky J. Patel in Newark, with the investigation leading to today’s guilty plea.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristen M. Harberg in Camden.