In the city of Philadelphia there is an exclusive prep school, Haverford, that charges $35,000 per year in tuition. So it surprised many at the school and surrounding suburbs that two graduates, Neil Scott, 25, and Timothy Brooks, 18, turned out to be the drug kingpins of “Main Line.”
The two used their connections to recruit other students, not only at Haverford but also surrounding schools, as part of this network.
“Scott and Brooks employed students from five local high schools and three colleges as what they call sub-dealers to distribute cocaine, marijuana, hash oil, ecstasy,” stated Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman.
The pair used social media to connect their ring and planned “The Main Line Takeover” project to control all marijuana trade in the Philadelphia suburbs. Workers in the in the Main Line ring were required to move one pound of marijuana a week and it was serious business. After a four-month investigation, police seized marijuana, cocaine, more than $11,000 in cash and three weapons, including a loaded AR-15 rifle.
Timothy Brooks’ attorney, Greg Pagano, stated that his client had a legitimate excuse because he was taken advantage of after he dropped out of high school. “He was at home; he was idle and suffering from some depression,” Pagano stated regarding his client.
Neil Scott’s attorney, Tom Eagan, stated that his client was well aware of the legal troubles he faces. “The main concern for him is how the mandatory minimums are going to operate if he’s indeed guilty of the offenses,” said Eagen.
Currently, Scott is being held on $1 million bail, and Brooks was released Monday after posting $250,000 bail. The two are currently awaiting a court date.
