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TRENTON
- Criminal Justice Director Gregory A. Paw
announced that a Pennsylvania man was indicted
today for allegedly selling 9 ounces of
cocaine to an undercover New Jersey State
Police detective.
According
to Director Paw, Michael P. Bissell, 28,
of Norristown, Pa., was charged in a four-count
state grand jury indictment with first-degree
distribution of cocaine, second-degree possession
of cocaine with intent to distribute, and
two counts of second-degree distribution
of cocaine.
The
first-degree charge carries a maximum sentence
of 20 years in state prison and a criminal
fine of $500,000 upon conviction, while
each of the second-degree charges carry
a sentence of up to 10 years in prison and
a $150,000 fine. The indictment is merely
an accusation and the defendant is presumed
innocent until proven guilty.
Bissell
was arrested on June 20, 2007, when he allegedly
met an undercover State Police detective
in Deptford and sold him approximately 9
ounces of cocaine. At the time of his arrest,
Bissell allegedly was in possession of an
additional 1.5 ounces of cocaine. The indictment
further alleges that Bissell made two prior
sales to the same detective in Deptford.
On May 22, 2007, he allegedly sold the detective
approximately 2 ounces of cocaine for $1,700,
and on June 7, 2007, he allegedly sold the
detective approximately 3 ounces of cocaine
for $2,700.
The
case was investigated by the New Jersey
State Police Organized Crime Control Bureau
- Drug Trafficking South Unit. It was presented
to the state grand jury by Deputy Attorney
General John R. Corson of the Division of
Criminal Justice Gangs & Organized Crime
Bureau.
The
indictment was handed up to Superior Court
Judge Maria Marinari Sypek in Mercer County,
who assigned the case to Gloucester County.
View
Indictment (111k pdf)
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