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Eagle Butte Man Sentenced for Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
A 51-year-old man from Eagle Butte, South Dakota, has been sentenced to prison for his role in a marijuana trafficking operation. Terry Flying By, 50, was sentenced to 3 months of imprisonment, 2 years of supervised release, a $1,000 fine, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange after Flying By was convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The charge stems from an incident in September 2012, when Cheyenne River law enforcement conducted a vehicle stop and learned that the driver had purchased marijuana from Flying By’s residence in Eagle Butte.
After obtaining a search warrant, law enforcement searched the residence and found marijuana, along with grinders, rolling papers, snort tubes, scales, roaches, and cash. Flying By admitted to selling marijuana in his home.
The investigation was conducted by the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathryn N. Rich prosecuted the case.
Flying By was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. The Court also ordered forfeiture of $8,377.68, the amount of cash seized during the raid.
This case is a reminder of the ongoing struggle against marijuana trafficking in South Dakota. As law enforcement continues to crack down on these operations, it’s clear that the consequences are severe. For Flying By, the price of his actions will be 3 months in prison and a hefty fine.
The U.S. Attorney’s office has made it clear that they will continue to pursue cases like this, bringing those who engage in marijuana trafficking to justice.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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