Sumter County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges
Sha’Juan Princess Johnson faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 19, 2026, 2:52 p.m. ET
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Aug 19, 2026, 2:52 p.m. ETFirst report
Sumter County Woman Pleads Guilty in Federal Drug Case
On August 19, 2026, 24-year-old Sha’Juan Princess Johnson of Sumter County pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine, according to official records from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina. The developing case remains open ahead of sentencing.
According to court records, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, and Sumter County Sheriff’s Office investigated a drug conspiracy involving co-defendant Jalik Tucker after narcotics agents made undercover buys of methamphetamine and fentanyl from him. Officers executed search warrants at three distribution locations, including Johnson’s residence in Sumter. Inside a bedroom closet at the residence, officers found fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, a glass measuring cup with powder residue, multiple digital food scales, a box of baking soda, an electric mixer with powder residue, and sandwich bags. Neighbors had observed a car driven by Tucker coming and going from the address, and Johnson's cellphone contained pictures and text messages referencing illegal narcotics.
United States District Judge Mary Geiger Lewis accepted the guilty plea. Assistant U.S. Attorney William K. Witherspoon is prosecuting the case. Johnson faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison, a fine of up to $250,000, restitution, and three years of supervision following imprisonment. Sentencing will take place after the U.S. Probation Office prepares a sentencing report.
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