Crime
Ocean County Cocaine Dealer Faces 18 Years In Prison
Source: Jersey Shore Online · Jul 23, 2026, 1:55 PM
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A Manchester man pleaded guilty to cocaine distribution charges in Ocean County Superior Court, facing up to 18 years in prison.
Tariki Foster, 41, admitted to possessing at least 5 ounces of cocaine across three separate narcotics investigations, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.
Billhimer. Foster entered his pleas on July 20 before Superior Court Judge Kenneth T. Palmer.
Key points
- Tariki Foster, 41, from Manchester pleaded guilty to cocaine distribution charges
- Foster faces up to 18 years in prison following his guilty plea
- The charges stem from three separate narcotics investigations in Ocean County
- Foster admitted to possessing at least 5 ounces of cocaine
- Case was prosecuted by Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer
FAQ
- What charges did Tariki Foster face?
- Foster pleaded guilty to cocaine distribution charges stemming from three separate narcotics investigations in Ocean County. He admitted to possessing at least 5 ounces of cocaine.
- What is the potential sentence?
- Foster faces up to 18 years in prison for his cocaine distribution conviction.
- Where is the defendant from?
- Tariki Foster is from Manchester in Ocean County, New Jersey.
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