Related Federal Cases
- Rapid City Man Gets Life for Meth Conspiracy · Colorado
- Colorado Man Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud · Kansas
- Colorado Man Indicted for Sexual Misconduct Against Minors · Colorado
- Meth-Fueled Mayhem: Denver Woman Sentenced to 8 Years for Meth & Firearms Possession · Minnesota
- Colorado Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Fentanyl Distribution · Colorado
Colorado Woman Indicted for Meth Conspiracy
A Colorado Springs woman has been charged with conspiring to distribute methamphetamine in South Dakota, according to court documents.
Barbara Olson, 52, was indicted by a federal grand jury on November 19, 2013, and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on January 6, 2014. She plead not guilty to the indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 20 years in custody and/or a $1,000,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The indictment alleges that Olson conspired with others to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine in the District of South Dakota, beginning no later than the summer of 2012.
The charge is merely an accusation, and Olson is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The investigation is being conducted by the Unified Narcotic Enforcement Team, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Ted L. McBride is prosecuting the case. Olson was released on bond pending trial. A tentative trial date has been set for March 11, 2014.
Olson’s alleged involvement in the methamphetamine conspiracy has raised concerns about the reach of organized crime groups in the region. The case is a reminder of the ongoing struggle to combat the flow of illicit substances into South Dakota communities.
As the trial date approaches, authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
RELATED: Romanian Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in MS
RELATED: Amber Towndrow Sentenced to Six Years for $1.4M Bank Fraud
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
ðŸâ€Â’ Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
