The Grimy Times has learned that a Mission, South Dakota man is facing serious charges after being indicted for possession of a controlled substance.
Charles Griffen Spotted Elk, a 20-year-old man from Mission, South Dakota, was indicted on May 16, 2017, for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. This crime carries a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in custody and/or a $1,000,000 fine, a lifetime of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The Indictment alleges that on November 6, 2016, Spotted Elk possessed cocaine, a Schedule II controlled substance, with the intent to distribute it within the District of South Dakota.
Spotted Elk appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on June 13, 2017, and pled not guilty to the Indictment. He was released on bond pending trial.
The charge is merely an accusation and Spotted Elk is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. This case is being investigated by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, with Assistant U.S. Attorney SaraBeth Donovan prosecuting the case.
A trial date has not been set, but Spotted Elk will face the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence and a substantial fine if found guilty.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
**Mandatory Facts:**
Defendant: Charles Griffen Spotted Elk
Criminal Charges: Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance
City and State: Mission, South Dakota
Crime Date: November 6, 2016
Sentence: Up to 20 years in custody and/or a $1,000,000 fine, supervised release, and restitution
Dollar Amounts: $1,000,000 fine, $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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