U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota
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Parmelee man sentenced to five years for habitual domestic assault
A Parmelee man, William Verlin Fool Bull, Sr., has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for domestic assault by an habitual offender. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte delivered the sentence on February 20, 2025. -
Mexican man convicted for illegal reentry after multiple deportations
A jury in Rapid City, South Dakota, has found Celso Diaz-Martinez, a 52-year-old Mexican national, guilty of illegal reentry after deportation. -
U.S Attorney's Office collects nearly $3.5M in fiscal year 2024
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Dakota has reported collections amounting to $3,496,288.47 in criminal and civil actions during Fiscal Year 2024. -
Sioux Falls man receives over six-year sentence for gun and drug charges
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison following his conviction for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and distribution of methamphetamine. -
Sioux Falls man receives 15-year sentence for child pornography production
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange delivered the sentence on February 7, 2025, as announced by United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell. -
Rapid City woman sentenced for defrauding credit union
A Rapid City woman has been sentenced to federal prison for her involvement in bank fraud and theft. -
U.S. Attorney's Office urges open dialogue about children's internet activity
Each year on February 11, "Safer Internet Day" is observed in over one hundred countries worldwide. -
Rapid City man faces federal charges for child pornography
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the indictment of a Rapid City man, Jerry Lamont, on federal charges related to child pornography. -
Eagle Butte man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced Arnold Dean Buck Elk Thunder, Jr., from Eagle Butte, South Dakota, to 18 months in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender. -
Rapid City man convicted for long-term sexual abuse on Pine Ridge Reservation
A Rapid City man, Victor Dominquez, has been found guilty of several charges related to sexual abuse and child abuse on the Pine Ridge Reservation. -
Indiana man sentenced for cyber intrusion leading to $37 million cryptocurrency theft
A man from Indiana has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in cyber intrusion and the theft of $37 million in cryptocurrency. -
Mission man sentenced for larceny on Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation
A Mission, South Dakota man has been sentenced to federal prison for larceny. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte handed down the sentence on February 3, 2025. -
Oglala man convicted of involuntary manslaughter after fatal shooting incident
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the conviction of Clayton Fire Thunder, a 40-year-old resident of Oglala, South Dakota. -
Sisseton man sentenced for child abuse in federal court
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Nathaniel Yazzie, a resident of Sisseton, South Dakota, for child abuse. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Yazzie to one year and seven months in federal prison... -
Marty man found guilty of kidnapping and assault charges
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Ellery Zephier, Sr., 39, from Marty, South Dakota, was convicted by a jury of kidnapping and assault resulting in serious bodily injury. -
Norris man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender
A Norris, South Dakota man has been sentenced to federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte handed down the sentence on February 4, 2025. -
Box Elder man sentenced for child pornography offenses
A Box Elder man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for receiving child pornography. -
Sioux Falls man sentenced to federal prison for fatal drug distribution
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for distributing a controlled substance resulting in death. U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange delivered the sentence on January 27, 2025. -
Michigan woman sentenced for fentanyl distribution conspiracy
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a woman from Clark Lake, Michigan, has been sentenced for her involvement in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence on January... -
Rapid City man sentenced to two years for illegal firearm possession
A Rapid City man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possession of a firearm as a prohibited person. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler delivered the sentence on January 27, 2025.