George Washington Admits Selling Cocaine, Sentenced To 8 Years: Prosecutor

MORRISTOWN, N.J. – A Morristown man involved in a multi-town drug bust earlier this year has pleaded guilty to selling cocaine, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp said.

George Washington, 51, pleaded guilty to third-degree possession with intent to distribute cocaine and second degree conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances. Under the plea agreement, Knapp said, Washington also forfeited $8,330 and two motor vehicles. He was sentenced to eight years in prison and must serve 42 months before becoming eligible for parole.

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Washington was one of 25 arrested in March 2016 after a months-long investigation that included members of his family and other drug dealers and users around Morris County, Knapp said.

During the arrests authorities seized 1,400 folds of heroin; 55 grams of cocaine; $33,500 in cash, bullets, and various packaging and drug distribution material along with 11 vehicles, Knapp said.

Washington is the first of the group to be convicted and sentenced.