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info.gov.hkRapid City Man Receives 20 Years for Online Child Enticement and Pornography
U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler sentenced a Rapid City man to 20 years in federal prison on June 1, 2026 after his conviction for attempted enticement of a minor using the internet and receipt of child pornography. The sentence triggers mandatory sex-offender registration a…
thehindu.comSouth Dakota FBI Victim Specialist Gayle Scott Named Hometown Hero
United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that Federal Bureau of Investigation Victim Specialist Gayle Scott received the Hometown Hero award for her career dedicated to crime victims in South Dakota. The recognition highlights the district's emphasis on victim support service…
matadornetwork.comRapid City Couple Indicted on Federal Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances
A federal grand jury in South Dakota indicted Christopher M. Irey, 42, and Kourtney A. Irey, 32, both of Rapid City, on charges of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. The indictment triggers mandatory court appearances, potential pretrial detention hearings, and sets…
freepressjournal.inSix Drug Traffickers Including One Illegal Alien Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison
A federal court in South Dakota sentenced six defendants to prison terms ranging from 15 years to more than 40 years for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine. The sentences conclude prosecutions that removed 4,486 kilograms of drugs from c…
washingtonpost.comEagle Butte Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor
A federal jury in Rapid City convicted Emanual Semon, 24, of Eagle Butte, South Dakota, of sexual abuse without consent and sexual abuse of a minor on May 7, 2026. The conviction triggers mandatory federal sentencing proceedings that will set the term of imprisonment and sex-offe…
info.gov.hkRapid City Man Receives 27-Month Sentence for Felon-in-Possession of Ammunition
U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier sentenced a Rapid City man to 27 months in federal prison on May 8, 2026 for possession of ammunition as a convicted felon while using a controlled substance. The conviction triggers a ban on firearm and ammunition ownership that lasts for li…
winnipegfreepress.comCompany Withdraws Graphite Drilling Project Near Sacred Sioux Site in South Dakota
Pete Lien and Sons withdrew its exploratory graphite drilling plan at Pe’ Sla, also known as Reynolds Prairie, after two groups filed a lawsuit against the US Forest Service. The site is a recognized ceremonial location for nine Sioux Nation groups. The withdrawal follows a decad…
tvinsider.comSouth Dakota Jury Acquits Parmelee Man of Federal Assault and Firearm Charges
A federal jury in Pierre acquitted a Parmelee man of three counts including Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Using and Carrying a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence. The verdict ends the U.S. Attorney's Office prosecution and returns the defendant to unrestr…
nypost.comSouth Dakota Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug Conspiracy
A Madison, South Dakota, man received a 5-year federal prison sentence for conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. The ruling enforces drug distribution penalties under federal law and requires the defendant to serve time in a Bureau of Prisons facility.
usatoday.comSioux Falls Man Sentenced to 21 Months for Felon Gun Possession
A Sioux Falls resident received a 21-month federal prison term for possessing a firearm as a prohibited person. The sentence enforces federal restrictions on firearm ownership by convicted felons in South Dakota.