Pubdate: Wed, 07 Jun 2000
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Author: Patricia Davis
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PORTSMOUTH DEPUTIES PLEAD IN DRUG CASE

Two Portsmouth sheriff's deputies have pleaded guilty to federal drug 
charges, the U.S. attorney's office said yesterday.

Ulysses Johnson Jr. and Helena R. Snead were arrested after the FBI 
investigated allegations that Portsmouth sheriff's deputies were delivering 
drugs to federal inmates at the Portsmouth city jail.

Johnson, 35, of Chesapeake, waived indictment and pleaded guilty Monday to 
conspiracy to distribute and possess marijuana, a felony. He is to be 
sentenced Sept. 28.

Snead, 50, of Chesapeake, also waived indictment and pleaded guilty to the 
same charge on Friday. She is to be sentenced Aug. 31.

Each faces maximum penalties of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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