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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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. -
Guatemala man sentenced to ten years for attempted enticement of minor
A man from Guatemala residing in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor using the internet. -
Rapid City man sentenced for possessing unregistered firearm
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of a Rapid City man, Arlen Blackburn, to three years in federal prison for possessing an unregistered firearm. -
Martin woman sentenced for stealing funds from tribal organization
A woman from Martin, South Dakota, has been sentenced to federal prison for larceny involving a tribal organization. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence on January 24, 2025. -
North Dakota man sentenced for illegal firearm possession and witness tampering
A Bismarck, North Dakota man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and tampering with a witness. -
Rapid City man receives 30-year sentence for fentanyl distribution conspiracy
A Rapid City man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, which resulted in a death. -
Porcupine man convicted in shooting deaths; sentencing set for April
A jury in Rapid City, South Dakota has found McKenzie Big Crow, a 20-year-old from Porcupine, guilty of involuntary manslaughter, violating the Unborn Victims of Violence Act, and possession of an unregistered firearm. -
Mission man receives 25-year sentence for aggravated sexual abuse
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Canku Martinez, a 22-year-old from Mission, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for aggravated sexual abuse and kidnapping. -
Three men sentenced for counterfeit money scheme in South Dakota
U.S. District Court Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced three men from South Dakota for their involvement in a counterfeit currency operation, according to United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell. -
Kyle man faces multiple charges including assault and sexual abuse
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the indictment of a man from Kyle, South Dakota, by a federal grand jury on multiple charges, including assault and sexual abuse. -
Guatemala man sentenced for attempted enticement and sex trafficking
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Gerber David Santos-Gonzalez, a 26-year-old man from Guatemala, by U.S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol. -
Pine Ridge man sentenced to ten years for drug distribution conspiracy
A Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. U.S. Circuit Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence to Benny Benson, 22, on January 3, 2025. -
Minnesota man sentenced to prison for escaping federal custody
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Ray Rosalez, a Worthington, Minnesota man, has been sentenced for escaping from custody. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schrier handed down the sentence on January 13, 2025. -
South Dakota man sentenced for eagle protection law violation
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a man from Volga, South Dakota, has been sentenced for violating the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. -
Federal charges filed against duo for defrauding Oglala Sioux Tribe
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the indictment of two individuals by a federal grand jury for their alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud the Oglala Sioux Tribe. -
Sioux Falls man convicted of attempting to entice minor via internet
A Sioux Falls man, Jayden Debevec, aged 29, has been found guilty of attempted enticement of a minor using the internet. -
Sioux Falls man sentenced for possessing firearm with obliterated serial number
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Todd Alan Peltier, a 31-year-old man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. U.S. Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange delivered the sentence on January 13, 2025, in the U.S. District Court. -
St. Francis man sentenced for possession of child pornography
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Clyde Chasing Hawk, also known as Clyde Clairmont, from St. Francis, South Dakota, has been sentenced for possession of child pornography.