Jamar Jackson, Heroin and Fentanyl Distribution, Delaware 2024

A massive heroin and fentanyl distribution scheme has been busted in Delaware, with 10 individuals charged in connection with the operation. The investigation, led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the FBI, resulted in the seizure of approximately 7.5 kilograms of heroin and/or fentanyl, 14.5 pounds of methamphetamine, 12 guns, and $180,000.

The street value of these drugs is easily in excess of $1 million. The investigation also charged Jamar Jackson with conspiring to launder money internationally.

The newly indicted defendants are Raymond Taite, 32, of Brooklyn, New York; Jerry Chambers, 24, of Chester, Pennsylvania; Desarie Gibbs, 52, of Newark, Delaware; Kalone Glasper, 22, of Chester, Pennsylvania; DeVeughin Holloway, 31, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Cariymah Hopson, 20, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Braheem Naylor, 26, of Chester, Pennsylvania; Tahria Parks, 38, of Darby, Pennsylvania; Dashawna Turner, 25 of Chester, Pennsylvania; and Antoine Watson, 33, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Jamar Jackson, who was previously charged, is also accused of conspiring to launder money internationally. The investigation was supported by the Liberty Mid-Atlantic High Intensity Drug Area program (HIDTA), and the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). Other prosecutors' offices who assisted in the investigation include the Delaware Department of Justice, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, as well as other U.S. Attorney's Offices.

An indictment contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.

According to the indictment, the defendants conspired to distribute heroin and fentanyl, and other related offenses. The primary investigating agencies in this case are U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the FBI. Instrumental assistance was also provided by the IRS Criminal Investigation, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Delaware State Police, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Newport Police Department, the Elsmere Police Department, the Philadelphia Police Department, the Pennsylvania Bureau of Narcotics Investigation, and the Chester Police Department.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Delaware. Related court documents and information is located on the website of the District Court for the District of Delaware or on PACER by searching for Case No. 20-CR-00075 (Castro Valenzuela) and Case No. 20-CR-00084 (Jamar Jackson et. al.).

Jamar Jackson, Heroin and Fentanyl Distribution, Conspiracy to Launder Money, Delaware 2024

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-de/pr/10-additional-defendants-federally-indicted-roles-heroin-and-fentanyl-distribution-scheme