Sisseton man sentenced for stabbing incident on Lake Traverse Reservation
A Sisseton man has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison for assaulting another person with a knife, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Ron Parsons.
Aberdeen man receives five-month federal sentence for illegal firearm possession
An Aberdeen man has been sentenced in federal court for possessing a firearm as a prohibited person. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann sentenced Christopher Emmanuel Walton, 35, to five months in federal prison, followed by three years of…
Canton man sentenced for wire fraud involving student athlete insurance funds
A Canton, South Dakota man has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after being convicted of wire fraud and money laundering.
Sioux Falls man sentenced to over 13 years for methamphetamine conspiracy
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
Kyle man sentenced to nearly four years for fatal drunk driving crash
A man from Kyle, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for causing a fatal car crash while intoxicated.
Rosebud man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender
A Rosebud, South Dakota man has been sentenced to federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender.
Sioux Falls man receives two-year federal sentence for firearm possession as felon
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier delivered the sentence to Michael Spath, II, 35, on December 1, 2025.
Sioux Falls man receives federal prison sentence for failing to register as sex offender
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Ron Parsons.
Rapid City man receives life sentence for fatal fentanyl overdose
Anthony Sorensen, a 37-year-old man from Rapid City, South Dakota, has been sentenced to life in federal prison after being convicted of distributing a controlled substance resulting in death.
California man sentenced for leading meth trafficking ring into South Dakota
A California man has been sentenced to 33 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking and money laundering conspiracy. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence to Darrel Devorce, 56, of San Jacinto,…
Sioux Falls man receives federal prison sentence for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after being convicted of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.
Mission man receives eight-month sentence for assaulting federal officer
A man from Mission, South Dakota, has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of assaulting a federal officer. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Shannon Dunham, 38, to eight months in federal prison followed by three…
Watertown man sentenced to 40 years for sexually assaulting child on reservation
A Watertown, South Dakota man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after being convicted of aggravated sexual abuse and sexual abuse of a minor.
Sioux Falls man receives two-year sentence for firearm possession as felon
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence to John Michael Law, age 42, on November 3, 2025.
Nebraska man sentenced for sexual exploitation and transport of South Dakota minor
A man from Bellevue, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a minor from South Dakota. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence to Sean Carlos Payne, 34, on October 27,…
Kyle man receives eight-year sentence for assaults resulting in serious injury
A Kyle, South Dakota man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for assaulting a woman and causing her serious injuries.
Little Eagle man receives nearly three-year sentence for tribal home burglary
A man from Little Eagle, South Dakota, has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison for first degree burglary of a home on the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann sentenced Jett Allen…
Ellsworth man sentenced to over 22 years for methamphetamine conspiracy
An Ellsworth, Minnesota resident has been sentenced to more than 22 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
Mission man receives nearly six-year sentence for machete assault
A Mission, South Dakota man has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for assaulting another man with a machete. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Robert Romero, 48, to five years and eight months in prison…
Delano man sentenced to 21 years for coordinating drug shipments from prison
A Delano, California man has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed methamphetamine and fentanyl in the Sioux Falls area. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the…