SIOUX FALLS, SD – Bryan Howard, a 30-year-old man hailing from Lancaster, California, is facing serious federal charges after being indicted on March 12, 2019, for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The indictment alleges Howard, also known as Chase Profit, knowingly and intentionally conspired to move a significant quantity of methamphetamine – 500 grams or more – within the state of South Dakota between May 1, 2015, and October 31, 2015.
U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons announced the indictment, a result of an investigation spearheaded by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The feds claim Howard wasn’t just holding, but actively working with others to push the dangerous drug throughout the region. Details remain scarce regarding the specifics of the alleged conspiracy, but the sheer volume of methamphetamine involved points to a large-scale operation.
Howard appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on June 10, 2019, entering a plea of not guilty to the indictment. Despite the plea, the stakes are incredibly high. If convicted, Howard is looking at a potential life sentence in federal prison, alongside a hefty $10,000,000 fine. Beyond that, he could face a lifetime of supervised release and be required to pay $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund – and potentially, restitution to any victims identified during the proceedings.
The U.S. Marshals Service immediately took Howard into custody following his court appearance, and he remains remanded pending trial. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller is leading the prosecution, tasked with proving Howard’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The government will likely present evidence detailing Howard’s connections, communications, and the flow of methamphetamine he allegedly facilitated.
It’s crucial to remember that this indictment is simply an accusation. Howard is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The burden of proof rests squarely on the shoulders of the prosecution. However, the charges are serious, and a conviction would carry devastating consequences.
A jury trial is currently scheduled for August 13, 2019. Expect a hard-fought battle in the courtroom as both sides present their cases. Grimy Times will be there to cover every twist and turn, bringing you the unvarnished truth from the heart of this federal drug case. This is just another example of the relentless flow of narcotics into South Dakota and the ongoing efforts to dismantle the networks responsible.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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