Canadian eco-terrorist sentenced to 12.5 years for sabotaging energy facilities in North, South Dakota
WASHINGTON — A Canadian man was sentenced to 12.5 years in federal prison Monday for damaging energy infrastructure in North Dakota and South Dakota, followed by three years of supervised release. Cameron…
North Dakota Felon Charged with Threatening to Murder a United States Official
MINNEAPOLIS – A North Dakota man has been charged in a criminal complaint with threatening to murder a United States official, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, on…
Kristi Noem Bans TikTok Use On South Dakota State Devices
Kristi Noem Bans TikTok Use On South Dakota State Devices Arjun Singh on November 29, 2022 Republican Gov. Kristi Noem of South Dakota issued an executive order banning the use of TikTok…
Minnesota Man Sentenced in South Dakota Drug Conspiracy
SIOUX FALLS – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that a Minneapolis, Minnesota, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance was sentenced on November 21, 2022, by U.S.…
North Dakota Man Indicted for Assault
ABERDEEN – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Bismarck, North Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. Martin Tre Black…
South Dakota Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
PIERRE – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that a South Dakota man convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender was sentenced on November 1, 2022, by Chief…
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Challenging Policy Barring Native Americans From Accessing South Dakota Hotel and Sports Lounge
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the owners and operators of the Grand Gateway Hotel, and the Cheers Sports Lounge and Casino, a sports bar that operates within…
South Dakota Takes Part in the United States Department of Justice’s Wide-Ranging Efforts to Protect Older Adults
SIOUX FALLS – The Justice Department has announced the results of its efforts over the past year to protect older adults from fraud and exploitation. During the past year, the Department and…
Arizona Woman Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Damage the Dakota Access Pipeline
DES MOINES, IA – An Arizona woman was sentenced today in federal court to six years in prison for Conspiracy to Damage an Energy Facility. Ruby Katherine Montoya, age 32, was ordered…
Washington Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Trafficking Over 100 Kilos of Marijuana Through South Dakota
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Tacoma, Washington, woman convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance was sentenced on August 15, 2022, by U.S. District Judge Karen E.…
Four People Charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl in Northeastern South Dakota
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that four South Dakota residents have been indicted by a federal grand jury for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. Jevon McLeod, a/k/a “Buddy Traffick”,…
North Dakota Man Charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Bismarck, North Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Dorian Lester, age…
Texas Man Sentenced in South Dakota for Drug Conspiracy
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a San Antonio, Texas, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance was sentenced on July 5, 2022, by U.S. District Judge Karen…
South Dakota lawmakers vote to remove attorney general after fatal car crash
(Reuters) – South Dakota lawmakers voted on Tuesday to convict the state’s attorney general of two impeachment articles stemming from a 2020 car crash in which he struck and killed a pedestrian,…
South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem wins primary, holding off challenger
WASHINGTON – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on Tuesday won the Republican nomination to seek a second term, defeating challenger Steven Haugaard, a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Noem,…
Trio from South Dakota and Colorado Federally Indicted for Kidnapping, Carjacking, and Firearm Offense Against FBI Employee
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that three individuals, one who resides in South Dakota and two who reside in Colorado, have been indicted by a federal grand jury for Kidnapping,…
North Dakota Man Convicted Of Laundering Over One Million Dollars From Schemes Targeting Victims Across The United States Perpetrated By Ghana-Based Criminal Enterprise
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that SADICK EDUSEI KISSI was convicted today of three criminal counts he was charged with for his participation…
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RECOGNIZES SOUTH DAKOTA COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE WITH VOLUNTEER FOR VICTIMS AWARD
WASHINGTON ― The Office for Victims of Crime, a component of the Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs, presented the Volunteer for Victims Award to Linda Stambaugh, a Court-Appointed Special Advocate from Newell, South Dakota. The…
Mary R. Jensen Appointed as Acting U.S. Trustee for the Judicial Districts Established for the States of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has appointed Mary R. Jensen as the Acting U.S. Trustee for the judicial districts established for the States of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota effective…
Alison J. Ramsdell Selected as the 44th U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota
Alison J. Ramsdell has taken the oath of office to become the 44th United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota. Ms. Ramsdell was sworn in by U.S. District Judge Roberto…
North Dakota Man Indicted on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges
PITTSBURGH, PA. A resident of Williston, North Dakota, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal child exploitation laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung…
Supreme Court Hands Loss To Trump-Approved Dakota Access Pipeline
Supreme Court Hands Loss To Trump-Approved Dakota Access Pipeline Thomas Catenacci on February 22, 2022 The Supreme Court rejected a petition from the Dakota Access oil pipeline operator Tuesday to end the…
North Dakota Man Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Prison for Traveling to Connecticut for Sex with Minor
Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CHRISTOPHER J. BRERETON, 35, of Fargo, North Dakota, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in…
Investigation leads to conviction of South Dakota child predator
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A southeastern South Dakota man was convicted in federal court Wednesday of possession of child [censored]ography. The case was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland…
Judge blocks South Dakota rule that hinders medication abortions
– A federal judge in South Dakota temporarily blocked on Wednesday a new rule by the state’s health department that makes access to a medication abortion more difficult. Planned Parenthood sought the…
Police officer finishes Door Dash delivery after arresting driver
Sioux Falls, SD – A Sioux Falls police officer engaged in a routine traffic stop and realized the driver had an outstanding warrant. After arresting the driver, he did the right thing…
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