Ocean County, NJ, Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking, Gun Charges

A man from Ocean County has been convicted on drug and weapon charges.

43-year-old Dyshawn Moss of Manchester was convicted on Thursday following a four-day trial on five charges:

• Possession with intent to distribute fentanyl
• Possession with intent to distribute heroin
• Possession with intent to distribute cocaine
• Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
• Possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime

U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger says Moss was arrested outside of his apartment in Manchester Township on May 24th, 2019.

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Inside his apartment, Moss possessed over 1,000 grams of fentanyl, over 1,300 grams of heroin, and over 2,600 grams of cocaine; drug-packaging materials; over $150,000 in cash; and a 9mm Taurus handgun loaded with 10 rounds of ammunition.

The drug trafficking charges carry ten years to life in prison with a fine of up to $10 million. The firearm possession charge carries up to a decade behind bars with a $250,000 fine. The possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime charge carries five years to life in prison with a $250,000 fine.

Sentencing is scheduled for March 29th.