The Lowell Sun reported that Savong "Black" Moun has been charged with possession of ecstasy with intent to distribute in a school zone, possession of marijuana, possession of a class C substance and illegal gambling while he was on an electronic bracelet and confined to home detention. According to the article, Moun was one of several people charged in a major operation aimed at ending drug dealing by members of Lowell's notorious Tiny Rascals Gang. Moun was arrested on July 18, 2008 and charged with three counts of distribution of ecstasy and then released on bail. He was confined to his home, and ordered to wear an electronic bracelet so authorities could keep tabs on his whereabouts.
According to the Lowell Police however this did not stop him from continuing with his operations. Moun remained confined to his home however he continued selling ecstasy out of his front door at 55 Parker St. He also set up a lounge, complete with illegal video-poker machines, in his basement. Police claim to have received complaints that Moun was selling drugs. Consequently they watched began to watch his house. In the process Lowell Police arrested two individuals they say bought drugs from Moun at his home. Police obtained a search warrant and found Moun with marijuana, ecstasy pills, a prescription drug called Clonazepam, and about $8,000 in cash. In the basement, detectives found a lounge, complete with couches, tables, liquor and two video-poker machines that were set up to accept cash so players could place bets. Read entire article, Lowell Sun, November 17, 2008.
Related Web Resources:
Lowell, Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyers
Lowell, Massachusetts Drug Crimes Defense Lawyers
Lowell, Massachusetts Drug Distribution Defense Law Firms
The Charges:
Ecstasy is a class B substance in Massachusetts. Possession with the intent to distribute a class B substance and prohibited by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94C Chapter 32A. This crime carries with it a possible 10 year state prison sentence. The school zone violation is a crime pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94C Section 32J. The Massachusetts School Zone statute criminalizes illegal drug activity within 1,000 feet of a school zone. If convicted of this crime you must serve an additional two years on top of the sentence you receive on the underlying drug charge. This sentence must be served. If you have any questions about charges such as this please call our office.
