Kealey Twiss Sentenced

Kealey Twiss, a 32-year-old woman from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 19 years and two months in federal prison for her leading role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in Pine Ridge and Rapid City.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Twiss pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance on June 9, 2025, after being indicted by a federal grand jury in February 2024. The investigation revealed that Twiss and others distributed significant amounts of methamphetamine in the area, with Twiss playing a key role in setting prices, organizing distribution, and engaging in interstate trips to obtain the drug for further distribution in South Dakota.

U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier sentenced Twiss to 230 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and ordered her to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. In sentencing Twiss, Judge Schreier denounced the terrible impact methamphetamine has on the Pine Ridge community.

The case was investigated by the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Assistant U.S. Attorney Anna Lindrooth prosecuted the case, which resulted in Twiss being immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.

The sentencing of Kealey Twiss marks a significant blow to methamphetamine distribution in the Pine Ridge and Rapid City areas. The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combating the scourge of methamphetamine and protecting the communities affected by it.

The impact of methamphetamine on the Pine Ridge community cannot be overstated. The drug has ravaged families, destroyed lives, and perpetuated a cycle of violence and crime. The sentencing of Kealey Twiss sends a strong message that those involved in the distribution of methamphetamine will be held accountable for their actions and will face severe consequences.

In a statement, U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell praised the work of the law enforcement agencies involved in the case and highlighted the importance of cooperation and collaboration in combating methamphetamine distribution. The sentencing of Kealey Twiss is a testament to the effectiveness of this cooperation and the commitment of law enforcement to protecting the communities they serve.

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