United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man and a Crookston, Minnesota, woman have been indicted by a federal grand jury for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance.
June Swalley, a/k/a June Einspahr, a/k/a June Dmytrask, age 31, and Jeremey White Horse, age 40, were indicted on Feb. 15, 2017. White Horse appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on March 3, 2017, and Swalley appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on May 9, 2017. They both pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 20 years in custody and/or a $1,000,000 fine, 2 years of supervised release, and up to $300 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The Indictment alleges that on June 30, 2016, Swalley and White Horse knowingly and intentionally possessed with intent to distribute a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.
The Indictment also alleges that on July 21, 2016, White Horse again knowingly and intentionally possessed with intent to distribute a detectable amount of methamphetamine.
The charges are merely accusations and Swalley and White Horse are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The investigation is being conducted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges is prosecuting the case.
Swalley was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial, and White Horse was released on bond. A trial date has been set for June 27, 2017.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys