U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell
Recent News About U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell
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Mission man sentenced for drug distribution conspiracy
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of Ethan Blue Bird, a 35-year-old resident of Mission, South Dakota. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Blue Bird for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and...
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Manderson man sentenced for role in meth distribution conspiracy
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Tyler Laforge, a 45-year-old man from Manderson, South Dakota. U.S. District Court Judge Karen E. Schreier sentenced Laforge to four years and nine months in federal prison,...
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Mother and son sentenced for murder and assault on Cheyenne River Reservation
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of a mother and son from Bridger, South Dakota, in connection with charges of Second-Degree Murder, Assault With a Dangerous Weapon, and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily...
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Justice Department monitors four South Dakota counties for election compliance
The Justice Department has announced plans to monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in four South Dakota counties during the upcoming general election on November 5.
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Kyle man receives lengthy sentence for crimes against minors
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of Lloyd Emerson Elk, a resident of Kyle, South Dakota, to 50 years in federal prison. Elk was convicted on multiple charges including four counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a minor, one count of abusive sexual contact, and one count of witness tampering. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler on October 17, 2024.
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Four sentenced in major drug conspiracy and money laundering case
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced four individuals involved in a drug distribution and money laundering conspiracy. Nathan Johnson, Michele Johnson, Jesse Richmond, and Tony Hunter were convicted of conspiracy charges related to distributing controlled substances and laundering money.
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Brookings man faces charges for child pornography production and cyberstalking
A Brookings, South Dakota man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of production of child pornography and cyberstalking. Jaykob Elijah Varner, 24, was charged in October 2024 and pleaded not guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on October 8, 2024.
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McLaughlin man receives five-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter
A man from McLaughlin, South Dakota, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for voluntary manslaughter. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann on September 30, 2024.
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Sioux Falls man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man convicted of failure to register as a sex offender. The sentencing took place on September 9, 2024.
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St. Francis man sentenced for second-degree burglary
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a St. Francis, South Dakota, man convicted of second-degree burglary. The sentencing took place on September 9, 2024.
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Two South Dakota men indicted for distributing controlled substance resulting in death
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, and authorities in Clay and Yankton Counties announced that a federal grand jury has indicted two men from South Dakota for the distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death.
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Rapid City man sentenced for firearm possession
RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on August 29, 2024.
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Rapid City man sentenced to over 33 years for distributing fentanyl
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. The sentencing took place on August 29, 2024.
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Jamaican national extradited over alleged scheme targeting American citizen
A Jamaican national was extradited to the United States and made his initial appearance today in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, following his role in a long-running scheme to defraud a California woman.
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McLaughlin man sentenced for assault within Standing Rock Sioux Reservation
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann has sentenced a McLaughlin, South Dakota, man convicted of Simple Assault and Assault by Striking, Beating, and Wounding.
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Couple sentenced for murder-related charges involving illegal firearms possession
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange of the U.S. District Court has sentenced a Rapid City, South Dakota, man for Second-Degree Murder and Discharge of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime of Violence. The sentencing took place on August 1, 2024.
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Seven men arrested in multi-agency sex trafficking operation during Sturgis Rally
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a joint sex-trafficking operation during the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally led to the arrest of seven men. The operation, conducted by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the South Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Ellsworth AFB Office of Special Investigations, the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, and the Rapid City Police Department, took place from August 2 to August 8, 2024.
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Indian Country Conference addresses justice for victims
Alison J. Ramsdell, United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota, and Mac Schneider, United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota, announced today that their offices hosted the 2024 Indian Country Conference: Offering Hope to Victims in the Spirit of Justice on August 6-7, 2024, in Pierre, South Dakota.
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Rapid City woman sentenced for voluntary manslaughter
RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Robert A. Lange of the U.S. District Court has sentenced a Rapid City, South Dakota, woman convicted of voluntary manslaughter. The sentencing took place on August 1, 2024.
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Watertown man convicted for conspiracy to distribute controlled substance
A Watertown man has been found guilty of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, as announced by United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell. Heath Kelvin Hagen, 37, was convicted following a three-day jury trial in federal district court in Aberdeen. The verdict was delivered on August 1, 2024.