A Cumberland County man today admitted his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
According to Acting U.S. Attorney Honig, Joan Benitez, 41, of Millville, pleaded guilty to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute at least 50 grams of methamphetamine.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:
On numerous occasions between January 22, 2020, and September 9, 2020, Benitez sold crystallized methamphetamine, also called “ice,” as part of a conspiracy to distribute those drugs.
Benitez distributed approximately 1.7 kilograms of “ice” in furtherance of the conspiracy.
The count of conspiracy to which Benitez pleaded guilty is punishable by a maximum sentence of life in prison and a maximum $10 million fine. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 20.