Burlington County Man Sentenced In Conspiracy To Rob Drug Stash House

Two men were sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy to rob a drug stash house of multiple kilograms of cocaine they thought would be stored there, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman said.

Robert Smith, a/k/a “Born,” 43, of Trenton, Mercer County, and Derrick Adams, a/k/a “Little D,” 30, of Florence and Willingboro, Burlington County, were sentenced to 30 years and 10 years in prison, respectively.

Smith was previously convicted of conspiracy to commit robbery, conspiracy to distribute five or more kilograms of cocaine, possessing a firearm in connection with a crime of violence and a drug trafficking crime, and possessing a firearm as a previously-convicted felon.

Adams previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery and conspiracy to distribute five or more kilograms of cocaine.

They are each also subject to five years of supervised release.

Smith and Adams were part of a conspiracy involving four other people to rob a drug stash house in Maple Shade, Burlington County, in January of 2014, according to documents filed in the case and evidence presented at trial.

Text messages showed that Smith and Adams planned to rob the drug stash house while posing as police.
Smith was recorded saying he was willing to kill the people in the house if necessary.

However, the six men were confronted by special agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) unit when they went to rob the drug stash house on the morning of Jan. 30, 2014.

After searching the conspirators and their vehicles, the agents recovered five firearms, including a sawed-off shotgun and two stolen handguns. They also recovered numerous rounds of ammunition, a ballistics vest, masks, gloves, and zip ties.

Daquon Basnight, 25, Jamiil McFarlane, 24, and Morris Muse, 36, all of Trenton, were previously sentenced in connection with this crime. Sean Forman, 43, of Willingboro, awaits sentencing.