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U.S. Attorney and South Dakota Attorney General announce new efforts to combat government fraud
April 1, 2026
Federal and state officials have launched coordinated initiatives targeting government program fraud across South Dakota. New units aim for both civil recovery and criminal prosecution while encouraging public reporting of suspected misconduct.
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Sioux Falls man sentenced to over two years for possession of ammunition as felon
April 1, 2026
Joseph Carpenter has been sentenced in federal court for possessing ammunition as a convicted felon in Sioux Falls. Authorities say this case is part of broader efforts targeting gun violence through Operation Take Back America.
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Sisseton man sentenced to over two years for firearm possession as a felon
March 26, 2026
A Sisseton man has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Authorities say this case is part of broader efforts to reduce gun violence through coordinated law enforcement initiatives.
Read more →Eagle Butte man sentenced to federal prison for escape
March 24, 2026
An Eagle Butte man has been sentenced to one year in federal prison for escaping custody while finishing his sentence at a community facility. Authorities located Lawrence Oakie after he failed to return without permission and arrested him at an apartment complex.
Read more →Rapid City woman sentenced to two years in prison for firearm possession as felon
March 24, 2026
A Rapid City woman has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Authorities say Alice High Rock pleaded guilty after being found with a stolen pistol while intoxicated. The case is part of broader efforts targeting gun violence.
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Tea man sentenced to 16 years for methamphetamine conspiracy
March 22, 2026
A Tea, South Dakota resident has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
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Sturgis man sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for sexual enticement of a minor
March 22, 2026
A Sturgis man has been sentenced to over ten years in federal prison for enticing a minor online. The case is part of national efforts against child exploitation led by Project Safe Childhood.
Read more →Sioux Falls man sentenced to 15 years for methamphetamine possession with intent to distribute
March 22, 2026
Tyler Hausten of Sioux Falls has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute. The sentence follows a traffic stop where police found over 130 grams of methamphetamine in his vehicle.
Read more →U.S. Attorney’s Office secures settlement for child denied choir performance at Foreigner concert
March 14, 2026
A $23,500 settlement has been reached after a Sioux Falls child using a wheelchair was denied participation in a children’s choir performance at a Foreigner concert due to lack of accommodations. The agreement includes new ADA compliance measures for future events.
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