West Deptford woman admits role in drug ring

CAMDEN – A West Deptford woman has admitted her role in a drug ring, authorities say.

Holly Clark pleaded guilty to distributing alprazolam and possessing the sedative with the intent to distribute, according to records in Camden federal court.

As part of her plea agreement, Clark acknowledged possessing about 210 pills or tablets of alprazolam, also known as Xanax, in January 2020.

Clark was among 10 people accused in March 2020 of conspiring to distribute oxycodone, amphetamine and other drugs.

Charges remain pending against one suspect, Lolita Paynter of Camden.

Clark entered her plea Dec. 1 before U.S. District Judge Renee Marie Bumb, who set sentencing for April 4, 2023.

Jim Walsh is a senior reporter with the Courier-Post, Burlington County Times and The Daily Journal.