United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that two Eagle Butte, South Dakota, men convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance were sentenced on Dec. 16, 2019, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.
Terry Dillabaugh, age 70, was sentenced to 44 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, a $1,000 fine, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.
Frederick Dillabaugh, age 57, was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, a $1,000 fine, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.
Terry and Frederick Dillabaugh were indicted by a federal grand jury on May 15, 2018. They each pled guilty on Sept. 24, 2019.
The convictions stemmed from an incident that occurred on Feb. 13, 2018, where law enforcement received a call on the whereabouts of Terry who had an outstanding tribal warrant. The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Law Enforcement Services responded and found Terry and Frederick in possession of 66.83 grams of methamphetamine, which they tried to conceal from law enforcement.
This case was investigated by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges prosecuted the case.
Both defendants were immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
