Methamphetamine distribution has once again reared its ugly head in South Dakota, with Duciana Eagle Chasing, a/k/a Duciana Ranay Comes Flying, age 40, being sentenced to 6 months in custody for her role in a conspiracy to distribute the controlled substance.
According to the United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler, Eagle Chasing was sentenced on February 21, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange. In addition to her 6-month custodial sentence, Eagle Chasing will also serve 3 years of supervised release, pay a $500 fine, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Eagle Chasing’s troubles began when she was indicted by a federal grand jury on July 19, 2016, for Distribution of a Controlled Substance between May 10, 2016, and May 27, 2016. She subsequently pled guilty on November 8, 2016, admitting that she distributed methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, in South Dakota on May 10, 12, and 27, 2016.
The investigation into Eagle Chasing’s activities was conducted by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services Narcotics Division. Assistant U.S. Attorney SaraBeth Donovan prosecuted the case, which ultimately led to Eagle Chasing’s guilty plea and subsequent sentencing.
The sentencing of Duciana Eagle Chasing serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against methamphetamine distribution in South Dakota. The drug has had a devastating impact on communities across the state, and law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to disrupt and dismantle the networks responsible for its distribution.
In a statement, United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler praised the work of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services Narcotics Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney SaraBeth Donovan for their efforts in bringing Eagle Chasing to justice. The case highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in combating methamphetamine distribution and other serious crimes.
Following her sentencing, Eagle Chasing was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. As she begins her 6-month custodial sentence, it is hoped that her case will serve as a deterrent to others who would seek to engage in similar criminal activity. The people of South Dakota deserve to live in safe and healthy communities, free from the scourge of methamphetamine and other controlled substances.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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