Baltimore, Maryland – Lamont Jones, a/k/a ‘Butt Juice,’ age 25, of Baltimore, was convicted today of conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise in connection with his gang activities as a member of the Up Da Hill (UDH) organization, which operates in the Cherry Hill section of Baltimore.
The conviction was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert K. Hur; Special Agent in Charge Rob Cekada of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Baltimore Field Division; Interim Commissioner Gary Tuggle of the Baltimore Police Department; and Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby.
According to the evidence presented to U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III, during Jones’ one week bench trial, Jones participated in the activities of the UDH organization, which operates in the area of Cherry Hill known as “Up the Hill” or “Up da Hill.” UDH members and associates have been in disputes with members of other organizations known as “Coppin Court,” “Little Spelman,” and “Hillside,’ which are all involved in criminal activity in Cherry Hill.
UDH members and associates used violence and intimidation to protect themselves, the UDH organization, and their control of the drug trade in part of Cherry Hill.
Jones and other UDH members sold crack cocaine, heroin and other narcotics. During his involvement in the conspiracy, Jones knew that UDH was responsible for the distribution of at least one kilogram of heroin, five kilograms of cocaine, 280 grams of crack cocaine, and marijuana.
Jones faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. Judge Russell has scheduled sentencing for October 5, 2018.
Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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