DUPREE, SD – Alyce Marie Morrison, 33, of Dupree, South Dakota, is facing serious federal charges following an indictment handed down by a grand jury on March 15, 2017. Morrison stands accused of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person – a cocktail of offenses that could land her in prison for decades.
According to the indictment, Morrison allegedly engaged in methamphetamine distribution between July 1, 2016, and January 14, 2017. Prosecutors claim she conspired with others to move the Schedule II controlled substance, successfully distributing it on three separate occasions and possessing it with intent to distribute on another. The feds aren’t messing around; they’re painting a picture of a consistent, calculated operation.
But the charges don’t stop at drugs. The indictment further alleges that on January 14, 2017, Morrison was found to be illegally in possession of a firearm. Crucially, authorities state she was prohibited from owning a gun due to her own methamphetamine use – a critical detail that significantly elevates the severity of the charges. This isn’t just a drug case; it’s a dangerous combination that puts the public at risk.
Morrison appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on March 29, 2017, and entered a plea of not guilty. However, the potential consequences are steep. If convicted on all counts, Morrison faces a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in federal custody, a $1,000,000 fine, a lifetime of supervised release, and mandatory contributions totaling up to $600 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered by the court.
The investigation was a collaborative effort between the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services and the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force – a clear indication of the seriousness with which both tribal and federal authorities are treating this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney SaraBeth Donovan is leading the prosecution, signaling a focused and determined legal challenge.
Currently, Morrison remains in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, awaiting trial, which is scheduled for May 22, 2017. It’s important to remember that these are merely accusations, and Morrison is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. But the evidence, if the prosecution’s claims hold up, paints a grim picture of a woman allegedly fueling addiction and flouting the law in the heart of South Dakota. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and bring you the unvarnished truth.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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