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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Martin woman sentenced for stealing funds from tribal organization
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Madonna Peterson, a resident of Martin, South Dakota, for larceny. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence on January 24, 2025.
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North Dakota man sentenced to federal prison for illegal firearm possession
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.
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Rapid City man receives lengthy sentence for fatal drug 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. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence to Curtis Cummings, aged 39, who was...
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Porcupine man convicted for shooting deaths; faces sentencing in April
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the conviction of McKenzie Big Crow, a 20-year-old resident of Porcupine, South Dakota.
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Mission man receives federal prison sentence for aggravated sexual abuse and kidnapping
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Canku Martinez, a resident of Mission, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for aggravated sexual abuse and kidnapping. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte...
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Three sentenced for roles in South Dakota counterfeit money operation
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of three South Dakota men involved in a counterfeit currency scheme. U.S. District Court Judge Eric C. Schulte delivered the sentences on January 13, 2025.
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Pine Ridge man sentenced to ten years for drug distribution conspiracy
A Pine Ridge, South Dakota man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for his role in a drug distribution conspiracy. U.S. Circuit Judge Karen E. Schreier delivered the sentence to Benny Benson, 22, on January 3, 2025.
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Guatemala man sentenced for attempted enticement and sex trafficking
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Gerber David Santos-Gonzalez, a 26-year-old man from Guatemala, has been sentenced to federal prison for over ten years. U.S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol handed down the sentence...
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Kyle man faces federal charges for assault and sexual abuse
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the indictment of a Kyle, South Dakota man by a federal grand jury.
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Sioux Falls man sentenced for possessing firearm with obliterated serial number
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of a Sioux Falls man, Todd Alan Peltier, for possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. U.S. Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange delivered the sentence on January 13,...
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Minnesota man sentenced to federal prison for escaping from custody
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Ray Rosalez, a resident of Worthington, Minnesota, by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schrier for escaping from custody.
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Volga man sentenced for violating Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Joe Hofer, a resident of Volga, South Dakota, for violating the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
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Two charged with fraud involving millions stolen from Oglala Sioux Tribe
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the indictment of two individuals accused of defrauding the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
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Sioux Falls man convicted for attempting online enticement of minor
A jury in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has found Jayden Debevec guilty of attempted enticement of a minor using the internet.
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St. Francis man sentenced for possession of child pornography
A St. Francis man has been sentenced to federal prison for over five years following a conviction for possession of child pornography. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte handed down the sentence to Clyde Chasing Hawk, also known as Clyde...