Pubdate: Fri, 08 Jul 2005
Source: Argus Leader (SD)
Copyright: 2005 Argus Leader
Contact:  http://www.argusleader.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/842

TEEN GETS 7 YEARS FOR SELLING DRUGS

A Sioux Falls teenager accused of selling drugs to other students is 
going to prison.

A Minnehaha County judge Thursday sentenced Cuong Nguyen, 18, of 237 
N. Cliff Ave. to seven years, with an additional eight years suspended.

Nguyen was a senior at Washington High School when he was arrested 
this spring. Police said he was a major drug supplier for local youths.

Nguyen pleaded guilty May 5 to possession of a controlled substance 
and possession of more than 1 pound of marijuana with intent to distribute.

Police said that he, another adult and two juveniles were caught with 
marijuana, hallucinogenic mushrooms and Ecstasy.

Aaron McGowan of the Minnehaha County state's attorney's office said 
he was pleased with the sentence.

"It's tough to send an 18-year-old to the penitentiary, but it was 
appropriate in a case like this when you have such large quantities 
of drugs and distribution going on in this community," he said.
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