Lindenwold Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Drug Trafficking Operation
Lindenwold, N.J. — A Camden County man is headed to prison for two decades for trafficking crystal meth and cocaine across South Jersey.
Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay says 39-year-old Diego Juarez-Ventura of Lindenwold has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison and ordered to forfeit more than $20,000.
Back in March, he pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances (CDS).
Long-term Investigation Led to Arrest
Juarez-Ventura was charged in April 2025 following a long-term investigation by detectives with the Camden County Prosecutor's Office's High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force.
During the investigation, detectives say they seized 1.5 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, nearly half a pound of cocaine, and more than $30,000 cash, following searches at multiple locations associated with Juarez-Ventura in Lindenwold and Winslow Township.
Prosecutor Praises Multi-agency Effort
MacAulay said in a statement, "I'm incredibly proud of the perseverance and exceptional investigative efforts led by our HIDTA Task Force in collaboration with our state and federal partners. Removing this defendant from our streets not only makes our county safer, but also protects countless lives from the devastating impact of drug addiction and abuse."
This case was investigated by HIDTA Task Force Officer Det. Robert DiGerolamo of the Winslow Township Police Department. Additional assistance was provided by Homeland Security Investigations–Cherry Hill and the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice.
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