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Department of Justice United States Attorney Timothy J. Heaphy |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, October 21, 2009 |
CONTACT: Brian McGinn PHONE: 540-857-2974 FAX: 540-857-2179 EMAIL: Brian.McGinn@usdoj.gov www.usdoj.gov/usao/vaw |
HARRISONBURG MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO CONSPIRACY, GUN CHARGES
Moises Morejon Admitted To Conspiring To Sell Methamphetamine
HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA -- A local man has admitted to being part of criminal conspiracy that distributed more than 500 grams of methamphetamine into the community, and to using a firearm while dealing the drugs.
Moises Morejon, 31, of Harrisonburg, pled guilty today in the United States District Court in Harrisonburg to one count of conspiring to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Today in District Court, Morejon admitted that he, and others, distributed multiple pounds of methamphetamine per week. At the time of his arrest, the defendant was found to be in possession of 56.1 grams of methamphetamine, three firearms, a digital scale and $4,797 in United States currency.
“This case further demonstrates the United States Attorney’s Office commitment to ridding our communities of devastatingly addictive drugs like methamphetamine,” United States Attorney Timothy J. Heaphy said today. “Methamphetamine addiction ruins lives and this office will continue to protect the citizens of the Western District by eliminating drug dealers like Mr. Morejon from our streets.”
At sentencing, Morejon faces a possible maximum sentence of life imprisonment and/or fines of up to $8,250,000. A sentencing hearing for this matter has not been scheduled.
The investigation of the case was conducted by RUSH Drug Task Force. Assistant United States Attorney Jeb Terrien and Special Assistant United States Attorney Louis Nagy are prosecuting the case for the United States.