A 23-year-old New Jersey man is facing serious heroin charges in Vermont federal court.
According to court records, Jonathan Nisbett, of Newark, New Jersey, was charged with possessing with intent to distribute heroin on August 12, 2015.
The Vermont State Police Drug Task Force conducted a lengthy investigation into potential heroin distribution by Nisbett.
On the evening of August 11, 2015, Vermont State Police officers arrested Nisbett at the Amtrak train station in Essex Junction, Vermont after Nisbett arrived in a train from New York City.
In Nisbett’s bag, officers found approximately 2,250 bags of heroin.
If convicted on the current charge, Nisbett would face a statutory maximum term of 20 years in prison.
Nisbett’s actual sentence would be determined with reference to the federal sentencing guidelines.
United States Attorney Eric Miller emphasized that the charge in the criminal complaint is only an accusation and Nisbett is presumed innocent unless and until he is proven guilty.
The prosecution is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy C. Doherty, Jr.
Nisbett is represented by David McColgin of the Federal Public Defender’s Office.
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Key Facts
- State: Vermont
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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