Karen Crow Necklace, Distribution of a Controlled Substance, South …

The grim streets of Bullhead, South Dakota, are no stranger to controversy, but this time the focus is on Karen Crow Necklace, a 66-year-old woman who has been indicted for drug trafficking.

According to United States Attorney Ron Parsons, the federal grand jury has officially charged Necklace with Distribution of a Controlled Substance. The indictment, dated March 12, 2019, outlines a disturbing pattern of distribution that spanned from December 21, 2016, to March 27, 2017.

Necklace, who was arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on April 23, 2019, has entered a plea of not guilty. If convicted, the maximum penalty she faces is up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of $1,000,000. Additionally, supervised release could range from 3 years to life, and she may be ordered to pay restitution to victims.

The investigation into Necklace’s alleged activities was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley handling the prosecution. As of now, a trial date has yet to be scheduled, and Necklace remains in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.

The charges against Necklace are serious, but she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The community of Bullhead continues to wait with bated breath for the outcome of this high-stakes legal battle.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle against drug trafficking and the relentless efforts of federal law enforcement to combat such criminal activities.