Gang Leader Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Heroin Trafficking in South Jersey

A Camden man who admitted to selling over 100 grams of heroin just one month after being released from prison on manslaughter charges was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced on Friday.

Tyrone Tyson Sr., 40, previously pleaded guilty to an information charging him with distributing and possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin. He’s also admitted to being a leader of the “Fruit Town Brims” set of the Bloods in Camden.

He was also sentenced to five years supervised release.

Special agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration Camden High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Task Force began investigating Tyson’s actions in July of 2013.

They used surveillance, undercover officers, confidential informants, audio recordings and controlled drug purchases.

He was released in August 2013 from a 21-year state prison term for first-degree aggravated manslaughter and second-degree aggravated assault for shooting two people seated inside of a car and killing one of them, according to documents filed in this case and statements made in court.

He began selling heroin heroin in the area of North 32nd Street in Camden. He sold heroin to an undercover agent twice just one month after being released from prison.

Tyson’s criminal history also includes convictions for possession of controlled dangerous substances, second-degree aggravated assault, third-degree aggravated assault, conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances, and possessing an electronic communication device in a correctional facility, Fishman said.