WARREN COUNTY, NJ – A Budd Lake man has pleaded guilty to drug charges in Warren County, according to the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office.
On Sept. 27, George Fischer, 48, pled guilty to first-degree possession with intent to distribute possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance. The plea was accepted by the Honorable Jonathan W. Romankow, J.S.C., officials said.
As part of the plea agreement, on the first-degree drug charge, the state will recommend Fischer be sentenced in the second degree range to 5 years New Jersey State Prison. The state will recommend that he be sentenced to a concurrent 3 year New Jersey State Prison term on the third-degree drug charge, authorities said.
He is tentatively scheduled for sentencing on Nov. 8.
Acting Prosecutor Picione expressed gratitude to the New Jersey State Police Strategic Investigations Unit, North Section, and the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force for their efforts in the investigation and resolution of this case.
