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Newell Woman Charged with Misdemeanor Drug Crime

A Newell woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Distribution of a Controlled Substance, a serious crime that carries severe penalties.

The indictment alleges that in January 2022, 56-year-old Kimberly Rich knowingly and intentionally distributed a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.

Rich, a resident of Newell, was indicted on February 17, 2022, and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Daneta Wollmann on February 25, 2022, pleading not guilty to the Indictment.

The maximum penalty upon conviction is forty years in federal prison and/or a $5,000,000 fine, a lifetime of supervised release, and a $100 assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.

Rich was detained pending trial. A trial date has not been set.

The investigation is being conducted by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and the Meade County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kelsey Blair is prosecuting the case.

Kimberly Rich, 56, of Newell, South Dakota, is currently detained pending trial. The charges are merely an accusation and she is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

In a statement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said, ‘The distribution of controlled substances is a serious crime that carries severe penalties. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to identify and prosecute those who engage in this activity.’

The case is a reminder of the importance of communities working together to prevent and address the issue of drug trafficking.

A conviction on these charges could result in significant prison time and financial penalties, making it essential for those involved in the case to seek legal representation.

The case is being closely watched by law enforcement agencies and the community, who are working together to prevent and address the issue of drug trafficking.

It is essential for those involved in the case to seek legal representation and for the community to come together to support those affected by the charges.

The case highlights the need for continued efforts to address the issue of drug trafficking and the importance of community involvement in preventing and addressing this serious crime.