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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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Carlin Mellette, a 29-year-old from Mandan, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison.
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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Angela Young, a 32-year-old woman from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Young to one year and four months in federal prison for...
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A Watertown man has been sentenced to nearly 16 years in federal prison for unlawful firearm possession.
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A McLaughlin, South Dakota man has been sentenced to federal prison for assault with a dangerous weapon. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann delivered the sentence on May 19, 2025.
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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced Kylie Leader Charge, a 19-year-old woman from Mission, South Dakota, for Larceny and Failure to Appear.
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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of a St. Francis woman, Viola Boneshirt, who was convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced her to four years in federal prison on...
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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a man from Mission, South Dakota, has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for assault with a dangerous weapon. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte handed down the sentence on...
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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Bryant Heideman, a 25-year-old man from Eagle Butte, South Dakota, for abusive sexual contact.
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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced Louis James Swallow, a resident of Kyle, South Dakota, to 20 years in federal prison for sexual abuse.
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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Leonard Little Thunder III, also known as Yamni Little Thunder, from Parmelee, South Dakota, has been sentenced for assault with a dangerous weapon. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte...
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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that four residents of Pierre, South Dakota, have been sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
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A Lower Brule man has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm while using drugs.
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The Department of Justice has announced the outcomes of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide operation aimed at identifying and arresting child sex predators.
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A Rapid City man has been sentenced to federal prison for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence on May 5, 2025.
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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Phil Pond, a Pine Ridge, South Dakota resident, for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler sentenced Pond to 20 years in federal...
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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Eugene Hunts Horse, a resident of Pine Ridge, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for voluntary manslaughter.
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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Rapid City man, Marino Waters, has been sentenced for making a false statement. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence on April 25, 2025.
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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Clayton Fire Thunder, a resident of Porcupine, South Dakota, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for involuntary manslaughter and two counts of making false statements.
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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Misty Hornbeck, a 50-year-old woman from Allen, South Dakota. U.S. District Court Judge Karen E. Schreier sentenced Hornbeck to 11 years and three months in federal prison...
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United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced that a Mexican national has been sentenced for illegal reentry after deportation. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler sentenced Elver Cerecedo-Tellez, 30, to time served and ordered his...