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Man Arrested for Marijuana Conspiracy
A 23-year-old man from Wanblee, South Dakota has been arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.
Tyson Red Elk, 23, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on May 30, 2013 and pled guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The maximum penalty upon conviction is 5 years of imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine.
According to prosecutors, between January 2012 and continuing to July 24, 2012, Red Elk conspired to distribute marijuana in South Dakota. This illicit activity poses a significant threat to the safety and well-being of our communities.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services, and the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety, Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force, and Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ted McBride.
A presentence investigation was ordered and a sentencing date was set for September 27, 2013. The defendant was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending sentencing. We will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Red Elk’s actions not only put his own life at risk but also the lives of those around him. His decision to plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute marijuana is a step in the right direction, but it is just the beginning. We hope that he will take full responsibility for his actions and seek help to turn his life around.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, there are resources available to help. Please visit our website for more information.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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