Aaron Sackreiter, Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, South Dakota 2016

Glenham Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that Aaron Sackreiter, a 35-year-old man from Glenham, South Dakota, was sentenced to 108 months in custody for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy.

According to court documents, Sackreiter conspired with individuals from California to bring methamphetamine into South Dakota for re-distribution. He distributed some of the methamphetamine himself and recruited others to distribute for him on both the Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Sioux Reservations.

On June 29, 2014, local law enforcement went to Sackreiter’s residence to serve an arrest warrant on him. Sackreiter, Luis Salazar, and Spring Gullickson were present at the residence when law enforcement arrived. During the arrest process, law enforcement could smell a distinct odor of marijuana coming from inside the residence.

While searching Sackreiter’s person after placing him under arrest, they found $533.13 in cash. Search warrants were then obtained for the residence. A quantity of methamphetamine the size of a billiard ball was seized during the execution of the search warrant. The “ball” weighed 65 grams (2.3 ounces). Also found during the search was $3,981.00 in cash, a loaded Taurus Judge pistol, and other drug-related evidence.

Previously, on June 13, 2014, Sackreiter and Salazar had at least eight ounces of methamphetamine in their possession. Sackreiter recruited Gullickson to assist him in distributing the methamphetamine. Sackreiter also provided methamphetamine to Stanley Schily multiple times so that Schily could re-distribute the methamphetamine to others. Schily purchased approximately four “8-balls” (3.5 grams) and other quantities of methamphetamine from Sackreiter a total of five or six times.

This case was investigated by the Mobridge Police Department and the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller prosecuted the case. Sackreiter was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.

Sackreiter was sentenced to 108 months in custody, followed by 10 years of supervised release, a $10,000 fine, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. He must also forfeit a Taurus Judge .41 caliber pistol, and $4,514.13 in currency that was seized.

Defendant: Aaron Sackreiter

Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance

City and State: Glenham, South Dakota

Exact Date: January 4, 2016

Sentence or Outcome: 108 months in custody, followed by 10 years of supervised release, a $10,000 fine, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund

Dollar Amounts: $10,000 fine, $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund, $4,514.13 in currency seized

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