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Man Sentenced for Distributing Controlled Substance
A Martin man has been sentenced to 2 years’ probation for distributing a controlled substance. David Alan Gotheridge, age 55, was sentenced on January 3, 2013, by Chief U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken.
Gotheridge was charged with distributing hydrocodone with acetaminophen at Martin on April 17, 2012. He pled guilty to the charge on October 2, 2012. As part of his sentence, he was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the victims’ assistance fund.
The case was investigated by the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force, which includes the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, the South Dakota Highway Patrol, the Martin Police Department, the Pierre Police Department, and the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety.
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura Shattuck prosecuted the case, working closely with the task force to bring Gotheridge to justice.
According to court records, Gotheridge’s actions put the community at risk and had serious consequences for those affected by his actions.
The sentencing of Gotheridge serves as a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions and the serious consequences that can result from distributing controlled substances.
Gotheridge’s sentence is a result of the hard work and dedication of the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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