Sioux Falls Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 147 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in the District of South Dakota.
According to the Grimy Times, Brandon Gustav McGuire, 31, was sentenced on November 13, 2018, by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier. McGuire was also ordered to serve 5 years of supervised release and pay a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.
McGuire was indicted by a federal grand jury on April 4, 2018, and pled guilty on August 23, 2018. He was accused of distributing 500 grams or more of methamphetamine in the District of South Dakota, alongside at least one other person, beginning on an unknown date and continuing until March 20, 2018.
During his involvement, McGuire dealt over 500 grams of methamphetamine to co-conspirators in South Dakota. He was aware that the methamphetamine he distributed would be sold to drug customers in the District of South Dakota, and elsewhere.
Law enforcement executed a search warrant at McGuire’s residence in Sioux Falls on March 20, 2018, and located approximately 16 grams of methamphetamine, approximately five grams of heroin, and a firearm. Drug trafficking is an inherently violent activity, and firearms are commonly used by drug dealers to protect their illegal drug product and cash.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Sioux Falls Area Drug Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer D. Mammenga prosecuted the case. McGuire was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
McGuire’s sentence serves as a stark reminder of the severe consequences of engaging in drug trafficking activities in South Dakota. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and bring you updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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