U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell
Recent News About U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell
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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.
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Kyle man sentenced to 14 years for sexual abuse of minor
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange of the U.S. District Court has sentenced a Kyle, South Dakota man for Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The sentencing took place on August 1, 2024.
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Pine Ridge man sentenced to ten years for accessory after murder
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange of the U.S. District Court has sentenced a Pine Ridge, South Dakota, man convicted of Accessory after the Fact. The sentencing took place on August 1, 2024.
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McLaughlin man sentenced for abusive sexual contact
ABERDEEN - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Charles B. Kornmann, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a McLaughlin, South Dakota man convicted of abusive sexual contact. The sentencing took place on July 8, 2024.
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Bridger mother and son convicted of second-degree murder and assault charges
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a jury has convicted Theodora Belt, age 47, and Bailey Belt, age 23, both from Bridger, South Dakota, of second-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Bailey Belt was additionally convicted of further charges involving a different victim following a four-day jury trial in federal district court in Pierre, South Dakota. The verdict was returned on June 28, 2024.