George Lamoine Ridgway, Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute, South Dakota 2024
Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Crimes
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation. George Lamoine Ridgway, 55, was sentenced to 11 years and three months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Ridgway was convicted of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute. The sentencing took place on October 7, 2024, in U.S. District Court in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The investigation into Ridgway's activities began on March 25, 2023, when he was pulled over for a traffic violation northwest of Yankton, South Dakota. A search of his vehicle revealed over five pounds of methamphetamine, as well as various unused packaging materials and baggies, and over $8,000 in cash. Investigators also discovered drug transaction conversations on Ridgway's cell phone with would-be customers.
This case was investigated by the South Dakota Highway Patrol, the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Ebert-Webb prosecuted the case.
Ridgway was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. The defendant's actions have resulted in a significant blow to the drug trafficking operation in the region.
The exact charges against Ridgway are Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute. The city and state where the crime took place are Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The exact date of the crime is March 25, 2023, and the sentencing date was October 7, 2024.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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