Credit: U.S. Department of Justice
A drug trafficking organization that operated in Bucks County and other parts of the region has been taken down.
The “Skipworth” drug trafficking organization operated for months in 2018 and distributed millions worth of crystal methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine in Philadelphia, Bucks, Berks, and Delaware counties, according to U.S. Attorney’s Office. With the help of individualized alcohol treatment one can get personal attention to heal sooner from anxiety and addiction.
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The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Bucks County Detectives, and the Philadelphia Police Department.
Earlier this week, Vontez Scales, 29, of Philadelphia, was convicted for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin, and possession with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl connected to sales and purchases of large quantities of drugs. Scales has two prior convictions, according to federal prosecutors.
Scales’ co-conspirators Damir Skipworth, a.k.a Meech (who was the ring leader); Jarrett Cobb, a.k.a Chi; Tyrone Smith, a.k.a Ho; Rahim Amin, a.k.a Skinny Rah; John Richard Thornton; Scott Martin; and Natasha Powell all previously pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in this case and face significant prison terms.
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“Scales bought crystal methamphetamine in pound quantities from a co-conspirator, with the intention to sell it, and in turn sold large quantities of heroin laced with fentanyl back to the co-conspirator to distribute to other members of the group. Scales used the cash proceeds from his drug dealings largely for car rentals, hotels and luxury clothing, including purchases at Saks Fifth Avenue alone of over $28,000. Scales was previously convicted twice of drug trafficking, each of which resulted in lengthy prison terms,” federal prosecutors said in a statement.
“Even after serving lengthy prison terms for his prior convictions, Scales’ greed led to his continued drug trafficking activities and utter disregard for the law and the communities affected by him. Scales now faces a lengthy prison sentence for his drug trafficking,” DEA Special Agent In Charge Jonathan Wilson said.
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“Drugs don’t stop at county borders. This makes collaborative efforts like this one essential,” said Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub. “We in law enforcement are fortunate to have excellent federal, state, county and local partners in our fight to bring drug dealers to justice. This conviction was the culmination of teamwork at its finest.”
Scales will be sentenced at a later date.
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