Rajeri Curry, Drug Distribution Resulting in Death, New Jersey 2018

Atlantic City Woman Charged with Distributing Heroin and Fentanyl Resulting in Death

Rajeri Curry, 30, of Atlantic City, New Jersey, has been charged with distributing heroin and fentanyl that resulted in a death, according to a federal indictment.

According to documents filed in this case, on June 1, 2018, Curry distributed a substance containing heroin and fentanyl to an individual who died as a result of using the substance. Law enforcement found the deceased victim inside a vehicle in the parking lot of an Atlantic City, New Jersey, restaurant. Inside the victim’s vehicle were multiple wax folds that contained heroin and fentanyl and were stamped with the words “BODY COUNT.” Shortly before the victim’s death, surveillance footage captured Curry distributing narcotics to the 30-year-old victim.

Curry is charged with one count of distribution of heroin and fentanyl that resulted in a death, one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin, and one count of possession with the intent to distribute heroin. The charges carry a maximum punishment of life in prison and a fine of $1 million. The other counts are each punishable by a maximum of 20 years in prison.

Curry has been detained without bail since her initial arrest in March 2019. The investigation leading to the charges was conducted by special agents of the DEA’s Newark Office, the Atlantic City Police Department, and the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.

The charges and allegations in the indictment are merely accusations, and Curry is considered innocent unless and until proven guilty. The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Catherine R. Murphy and Heather Suchorsky of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Criminal Division in Newark.

Rajeri Curry, Defendant: 30 years old, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Charges: distribution of heroin and fentanyl that resulted in a death, conspiracy to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute heroin. Crime Date: June 1, 2018. Current Status: Detained without bail since March 2019. Sentence: Life in prison and $1 million fine for distribution of heroin and fentanyl that resulted in a death. Maximum punishment for other counts: 20 years in prison.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nj/pr/atlantic-city-new-jersey-woman-charged-drug-distribution-resulting-death-0