Meth Trafficking Kingpin Caught in SD: Eagle Butte Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Methamphetamine
Eagle Butte, SD – In a major blow to the local drug trade, Sylvan Charles Brown III, a 30-year-old Eagle Butte resident, pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine on November 14, 2012. According to court documents, Brown distributed the highly addictive substance, which was later confirmed by lab tests to contain methamphetamine.
The maximum penalty for Brown’s crime is 20 years of imprisonment, a $1,000,000 fine, or both; a mandatory period of 3 years up to life of supervised release, an additional 2 years of supervised release upon revocation; and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation was conducted by the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathryn N. Rich is prosecuting the case.
Brown was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending sentencing, which has been set for September 30, 2013. This hard-hitting conviction sends a clear message to those involved in the local meth trade: you will be held accountable for your actions.
The people of South Dakota deserve to be safe from the scourge of methamphetamine. Our team at Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and bring you updates as more information becomes available.
In related news, the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force has been working tirelessly to combat the growing methamphetamine problem in the region. Their efforts are paying off, and we commend them for their dedication to keeping our communities safe.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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