CAMDEN, N.J. — Kedwin Ramon Then Gutierrez, 35, of Bronx, New York, admitted guilt to federal charges of intending to distribute cocaine and fentanyl. The plea occurred today before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn in Camden federal court.
According to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, on May 1, 2023, Gutierrez traveled from New York to a rest station in Burlington County, New Jersey. There, he exchanged over $200,000 for a black duffel bag from Mauricio Silva Jr., which contained approximately 27 kilograms of cocaine and nine kilograms of fentanyl. Silva, who provided the narcotics, faces pending charges.
Gutierrez, who pleaded guilty to one count of possession of cocaine and fentanyl with intent to distribute, could face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $1 million. His sentencing is scheduled for September 10, 2024.