United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man and woman have been indicted by a federal grand jury for Distribution of a Controlled Substance.
Perry Crow, Jr., a/k/a Perry Fiddler, age 22, and Estrella Fernandez, a/k/a Star Fernandez, age 20, were indicted on July 11, 2017. Crow appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on Aug. 30, 2017, and Fernandez appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on Sept. 1, 2017. They both pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 20 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, at least 3 years and up to life of supervised release, and up to $300 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The Indictment alleges that on Aug. 23, 2016, Crow knowingly and intentionally twice distributed methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance. The Indictment also alleges that on Aug. 31, 2016, both Crow and Fernandez knowingly and intentionally distributed methamphetamine.
The charges are merely accusations and Crow and Fernandez are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The investigation is being conducted by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services and the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges is prosecuting the case.
Crow and Fernandez were released on bond pending trial, which has been set for Oct. 31, 2017.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
