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 for domestic assault as habitual offender
A Parmelee, South Dakota man has been sentenced for domestic assault by a habitual offender. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte delivered the sentence on February 20, 2025.
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Mexican man convicted for illegal reentry into US after deportation
A jury in Rapid City, South Dakota, has found Celso Diaz-Martinez, a 52-year-old Mexican national, guilty of illegal reentry after deportation.
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U.S. Attorney's Office collects nearly $3.5 million in fiscal year 2024
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Dakota has reported collecting $3,496,288.47 in debts during Fiscal Year 2024.
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Rapid City woman sentenced for bank fraud and theft
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Camela C. Theeler, U.S. District Judge, sentenced a Rapid City woman for bank fraud and theft by a credit union employee.
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Sioux Falls man sentenced for firearm possession and drug distribution
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for possession of a firearm as a felon and distribution of methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schrier handed down the sentence on February 10, 2025.
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U.S. Attorney's Office urges vigilance on Safer Internet Day
Each year on February 11, more than one hundred countries recognize "Safer Internet Day."
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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 the production of child pornography. U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange delivered the sentence on February 7, 2025, following a guilty plea from Len Homelvig, age 55.
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Eagle Butte man receives federal sentence for failing sex offender registration
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Arnold Dean Buck Elk Thunder, Jr., a resident of Eagle Butte, South Dakota. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Buck Elk Thunder to 18 months in federal prison for...
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Rapid City man indicted on federal child pornography charges
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the indictment of Jerry Lamont, a 60-year-old resident of Rapid City, South Dakota.
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Rapid City man convicted on multiple counts of sexual and child abuse
A jury in Rapid City, South Dakota, has found Victor Dominquez guilty of multiple charges, including one count of aggravated sexual abuse of a minor, five counts of abusive sexual contact, and two counts of felony child abuse.
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Indiana man receives 20-year sentence for $37 million cryptocurrency theft
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of Evan Frederick Light, a 22-year-old from Lebanon, Indiana. U.S. Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange sentenced Light to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in conspiracies...
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Oglala man convicted of involuntary manslaughter after federal trial
A federal jury has found Clayton Fire Thunder, 40, from Oglala, South Dakota, guilty of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of making false statements.
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Marty man convicted for kidnapping and assault charges
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the conviction of Ellery Zephier, Sr., 39, from Marty, South Dakota.
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Mission man receives federal prison sentence for larceny
A man from Mission, South Dakota, has been sentenced to federal prison for larceny.
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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 delivered the sentence on February 4, 2025.
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Sisseton man receives federal sentence for child abuse
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of Nathaniel Yazzie, a 24-year-old man from Sisseton, South Dakota, for child abuse. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Yazzie to one year and seven months in federal...
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Rapid City man sentenced to federal prison for illegal firearm possession
A Rapid City man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing a firearm while being a felon.
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Rapid City man sentenced for possessing unregistered firearm
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Arlen Blackburn, a 19-year-old from Rapid City, South Dakota, for possession of an unregistered firearm. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence on...
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Guatemala man sentenced for attempted enticement of minor using internet
A Guatemala man residing in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor using the internet.
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Michigan woman receives nearly five-year sentence for fentanyl distribution
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Michigan woman has been sentenced for her role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence on January 27, 2025.