TRENTON, N.J. – Thirteen individuals, including Jamal Wilson, aka ‘Vill,’ and Theodore Meekins, aka ‘Meech,’ were charged today with various drug trafficking and firearms offenses arising from an investigation targeting unlawful activities in a northeast neighborhood in the city of Trenton.
The investigation, which began in July 2020, revealed that Wilson was a significant drug trafficker of heroin, cocaine base, and cocaine in the area, specifically in the area of the Grand Court Villas apartment building, East State Street and South Olden Avenue; Garfield Avenue Playground; and other locations. Communications that law enforcement intercepted revealed that Wilson was involved in the distribution and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including 100 grams or more of heroin, 28 grams or more of cocaine base, and additional quantities of cocaine.
Wilson was charged with three counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. He faces a statutory mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years, a maximum potential penalty of 40 years in prison, and a maximum fine of $5 million.
Meekins, a previously convicted felon, was charged in three counts with distribution and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, as well as possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He faces a maximum potential penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The remaining defendants were charged with varying counts of distribution or possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including heroin, cocaine base, and cocaine. Those arrested today are scheduled to make their initial court appearances this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni in Trenton federal court.
The charges filed today are the result of an investigation by the Greater Trenton Safe Streets Task Force. Led by the FBI, the Task Force is comprised of various federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, and its mission is to combine the resources and intelligence of the participating agencies to enhance the identification, apprehension, and prosecution of individuals involved in gang-related activities.
Defendant Information:
Defendant: Jamal Wilson
Real Full Name: Jamal Wilson
Exact Criminal Charges: Three counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including 100 grams or more of heroin, 28 grams or more of cocaine base, and additional quantities of cocaine.
City and State: Trenton, New Jersey
Exact Date: July 2020 (start of investigation) – present
Sentence or Outcome: Currently pending
Dollar Amounts: $5 million maximum fine
Additional Notes: Wilson is being held without bail, awaiting his initial court appearance.
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Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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