A Gloucester County resident, Ian Dudley, was convicted on June 11, 2025, for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl. The announcement came from U.S. Attorney Alina Habba. Dudley, aged 39 and residing in Williamstown, New Jersey, faced a jury that found him guilty of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. This substance is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance under the United States Code.
Dudley’s charges included six counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and/or fentanyl. These violations were presented before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn in Camden federal court. Sentencing for Dudley is set for October 22, 2025.
The trial revealed that between June 2023 and October 2023, Dudley conspired with Joseph Watson and others to distribute crystal methamphetamine and fentanyl across Camden County and Gloucester County. During this period, Dudley sold about 17.5 pounds of crystal methamphetamine and approximately one ounce of fentanyl to an undercover federal agent.
The penalties for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and two counts of distribution carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison along with a $1 million fine. Additionally, four counts related to the distribution of methamphetamine and/or fentanyl have a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, extending up to life imprisonment.
Special agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation under L.C. Cheeks Jr.’s direction. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joseph McFarlane and Josephine Park are representing the government in Camden.
