SIOUX FALLS – The grimy streets of South Dakota were hit with a hard punch as Daniel Fiero Navarrette, a 54-year-old from Los Angeles, California, was sentenced to serve 15 years in federal prison for his brazen role in a methamphetamine distribution and money laundering conspiracy.
Navarrette’s sentence, handed down by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier on February 6, 2023, also includes 10 years of supervised release and a $200 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The federal grand jury indicted Navarrette in September 2022 for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance and Conspiracy to Launder Monetary Instruments. He pleaded guilty on October 7, 2022, following his alleged involvement in the distribution of at least 500 grams of methamphetamine in South Dakota’s District.
According to court documents, Navarrette inked a deal in March 2021 to distribute large quantities of meth across state lines. His conspiracy also included setting up meetings with other individuals to facilitate multi-pound purchases of the drug. Money Laundering was another tool in his arsenal as he aimed to keep his illegal trade lucrative.
This case was a collaborative effort by several federal and local law enforcement agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, ATF, IRS Criminal Investigations, South Dakota Highway Patrol, Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, and the Sioux Falls Area Drug Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Hodges handled the prosecution.
Navarrette was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service upon his sentencing, ensuring that the streets of South Dakota will be a safer place for years to come.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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