Sioux Falls man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender.
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Yankton man sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl distribution
A Yankton man has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl, resulting in serious bodily injury.
McLaughlin man sentenced for failure to register as sex offender
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange of the U.S. District Court has sentenced Patrick Red Legs, a 31-year-old man from McLaughlin, South Dakota,…
Lower Brule man sentenced for assaulting federal officers
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Eddie Bromwich, a resident of Lower Brule, South Dakota.
Lower Brule man sentenced for assaulting federal officer
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Thaddeus James Grant, a resident of Lower Brule, South Dakota. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Grant to…
Sioux Falls man convicted on two federal firearm charges
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal jury has found Boru Guye Wako, Jr., 39, of Sioux Falls, guilty on two firearm charges.
South Dakota authorities seize over 200 illegal firearms in major crackdown
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that in 2024, law enforcement agencies across South Dakota seized 230 firearms illegally possessed under federal law.
Fort Thompson man sentenced for meth distribution conspiracy
A Fort Thompson man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in central South Dakota.
Rapid City coach faces charges for alleged receipt and possession of child pornography
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the indictment of a Rapid City, South Dakota man by a federal grand jury on charges related to child pornography.
Box Elder man receives additional seven-year federal prison sentence
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Branden Tyler Bernard, a 34-year-old man from Box Elder, South Dakota, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for distributing…
Rapid City man acquitted on firearm possession charge
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the acquittal of a Rapid City man on charges of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.
Wakpala woman receives federal sentence for mother’s death
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of a Wakpala, South Dakota woman for voluntary manslaughter. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann sentenced Malania Rose Fast Horse…
U.S. Attorney’s Office hosts summer law camp for high school students
Earlier this week, 36 high school students from South Dakota attended a Summer Law Camp organized by the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the District of South Dakota.
Bullhead woman sentenced for assault within Standing Rock Reservation
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced that a Bullhead, South Dakota woman has been sentenced for assault with a dangerous weapon.
Rapid City man receives eight-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a Rapid City man, Luke Standing Bear, to eight years in federal prison for…
Peever man receives nearly six-year sentence for assaulting spouse
A Peever, South Dakota man has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for assaulting his spouse.
Minnesota man sentenced to 30 years for child pornography production
A Minnesota man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for the production of child pornography.
Raymond Eagle Hawk charged with attempted murder at Wounded Knee memorial site
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced charges against Raymond Eagle Hawk, Jr., an 18-year-old from Wounded Knee, South Dakota.
Diana Ryan named attorney of year by Women in Law Committee
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced that Diana Ryan, Assistant U.S. Attorney and Chief of the Civil Division at the United States Attorney’s Office in South Dakota, has…
Wakpala man sentenced for assault and burglary on Standing Rock Reservation
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Francis Lee Dubray, a 35-year-old resident of McLaughlin, South Dakota, has been sentenced for First Degree Burglary and two counts of Assault…
U.S. Attorney Ramsdell highlights June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month
Alison J. Ramsdell, the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota, has joined federal, state, tribal, and local advocates in recognizing June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month.
Pine Ridge man and Rapid City woman sentenced for drug trafficking
A man from Pine Ridge and a woman from Rapid City have been sentenced for their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that District…
Mitchell man receives lengthy prison term for meth distribution conspiracy
A Mitchell, South Dakota man has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in the Rapid City area.
McLaughlin man receives five-year sentence for resisting federal officer
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Verl Antonie Janis, a resident of McLaughlin, South Dakota, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for resisting and impeding…
Little Eagle man sentenced for stabbing incident on Standing Rock Reservation
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Grady Laine Uses Arrow, a resident of Little Eagle, South Dakota. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann sentenced Uses…