Fuquan Pulliam, Narcotics Distribution, New Jersey 2013

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A Camden man has been sentenced to 151 months in prison for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking organization that distributed hundreds of grams of cocaine base, cocaine, and heroin in Camden, New Jersey. U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced the sentence, which was handed down by U.S. District Judge Robert B. Kugler.

Fuquan Pulliam, 26, pleaded guilty to a superseding information charging him with one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base, 500 grams or more of cocaine, and 100 grams or more of heroin, as well as one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The charges state that Pulliam stored, packaged, and distributed cocaine and heroin for sale in the area of 8th and Tulip Streets and the Crestbury Apartments from January 2012 through April 2013.

According to the court documents, Pulliam admitted to selling 2,328 grams of cocaine base, 675 grams of cocaine, and 926 grams of heroin during the time period. He was arrested in April 2013 and found with numerous firearms in his possession. Seven members of the drug trafficking organization, including Pulliam, were charged by criminal complaint in April 2013. All of the defendants have pleaded guilty.

In addition to the prison term, Judge Kugler sentenced Pulliam to five years of supervised release. The government is represented by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Erin M. Fay and Special Litigation Counsel Jason Richardson. U.S. Attorney Fishman credited special agents of the FBI’s South Jersey Violent Offender and Gang Task Force, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, the Camden County Police Department, the N.J. State Police, and the Camden Collaborative Crime Commission with the investigation.

The Camden Collaborative Crime Commission, also known as C-4, is a unique collaboration of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutor’s offices that has come together to share intelligence, develop investigative strategies, and support the investigative and prosecutorial efforts of its partners. This intense coordination has greatly enhanced the law enforcement community’s ability to identify and prosecute the most dangerous criminals in Camden.

Pulliam’s defense counsel was Justin Loughry, Esq. This case is a prime example of the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combating drug trafficking and violent crime in Camden.

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