In a shocking turn of events, a local man has been accused of distributing a controlled substance in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.
According to reports, 36-year-old Jeremiah James Little Wounded was indicted by a federal grand jury on November 9, 2016, for three counts of Distribution of a Controlled Substance.
The indictment alleges that Little Wounded knowingly and intentionally distributed a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, on July 7, 18, and 22, 2016.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is 20 years in custody and/or a $1,000,000 fine, a lifetime of supervised release, and payment of $300 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Little Wounded appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Moreno on November 16, 2016, and pled not guilty to the Indictment. He was released on bond pending trial, the date of which has not been set.
The investigation is being conducted by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney SaraBeth Donovan is prosecuting the case.
The charges are merely accusations, and Little Wounded is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Little Wounded’s real full name is Jeremiah James Little Wounded, and he resides in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. The exact criminal charges against him are three counts of Distribution of a Controlled Substance. The investigation is ongoing, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
The defendant’s current status is that he is out on bond pending trial, and the date of the trial has not been set.
The dollar amount associated with this case is $1,000,000, which is the maximum fine he could face upon conviction. Additionally, he may be required to pay $300 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund and face a lifetime of supervised release.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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