Jenna Holzer, 41, sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine in Western South Dakota.
According to court documents, Holzer was involved in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in 2022. During her involvement, she worked with others to obtain methamphetamine from California, typically through the mail, for redistribution in Western South Dakota.
A United States Postal Inspector identified multiple packages sent from California to addresses known to be associated with Holzer. On October 16, 2024, investigators performed a traffic stop on Holzer’s vehicle, discovering an ounce of methamphetamine and approximately $3,365 in her possession.
**’This case is a prime example of the devastating impact of methamphetamine trafficking on our communities,’** said U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons. **’We will continue to work tirelessly to disrupt and dismantle these organizations and hold those responsible accountable.’**
Holzer was indicted for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance by a federal grand jury in November 2024. She pleaded guilty on August 7, 2025. This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the federal government to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.
The case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Service, the Unified Narcotics Enforcement Team (UNET), and the Drug Enforcement Administration. UNET is comprised of law enforcement from the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, the Rapid City Police Department, the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, the South Dakota Highway Patrol, and the South Dakota National Guard. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Mark Hodges and Paige Petersen prosecuted the case. Holzer was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
**’We are committed to protecting our communities from the scourge of methamphetamine trafficking,’** said Parsons. **’This sentence should serve as a warning to those involved in this activity that we will pursue them to the fullest extent of the law.’**
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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