Tyrone Ellis, Heroin Trafficking, New Jersey 2013

Tyrone Ellis, a/k/a ‘Rome,’ 33, is facing serious time after admitting to his role in a heroin trafficking conspiracy in Atlantic City.

Ellis pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Anne Thompson in Trenton federal court to a superseding information charging him with one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, and one count of possessing a firearm and ammunition while being a previously convicted felon.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court, Ellis acted as a supplier of pre-packaged heroin to Mykal Derry, the leader of the Dirty Block criminal street gang. Ellis also distributed heroin to a smaller group of mid-level heroin distributors who sold the heroin to customers all over the Atlantic City area and in surrounding towns.

Ellis was arrested on March 26, 2013, in Vineland, New Jersey. At the time of his arrest, a loaded Glock .40 caliber handgun belonging to Ellis was recovered from a bedroom in the residence and more than $37,000 in cash was seized from various locations inside the residence and in an attached garage.

Tyrone Ellis’ guilty plea marks the 34th felony conviction of the 34 defendants arrested by the FBI and state and local law enforcement officers working with the FBI in March 2013. Ellis and approximately 15 other defendants are awaiting sentencing; the remaining defendants have all been sentenced to prison terms.

The drug conspiracy carries a minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison, and a maximum potential fine of $5 million. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 2, 2016.

Defendant: Tyrone Ellis

Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, and possessing a firearm and ammunition while being a previously convicted felon

City and State: Atlantic City, New Jersey

Arrest Date: March 26, 2013

Sentence: Awaiting sentencing

Dollar Amounts: $37,000 in cash seized

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