Timothy Tod Hartman, Methamphetamine Distribution, South Dakota 2021

Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 80 Months in Prison for Meth Charges

A 36-year-old Sioux Falls man, Timothy Tod Hartman, has been sentenced to 80 months in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution ring.

On July 26, 2021, U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence to Hartman, who will also serve four years of supervised release following his prison term. He was also ordered to pay a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.

Hartman was indicted by a federal grand jury on July 20, 2020, and pleaded guilty to the charges on May 6, 2021. The conviction stems from incidents beginning on or about February 25, 2020, when Hartman knowingly and intentionally possessed with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of actual methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.

According to court documents, Hartman was under surveillance as part of an ongoing drug investigation. A traffic stop was attempted, but Hartman drove off, leading officers to his residence where he was arrested. A search of his apartment and vehicle revealed a Glock pistol with an extended magazine containing 20 rounds, almost 10 grams of marijuana, 13 grams of methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. A subsequent search of his apartment also uncovered 61 grams of methamphetamine and a stolen handgun.

The case was investigated by the Sioux Falls Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Clapper prosecuted the case. Hartman was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service following his sentencing.

Hartman’s sentencing serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat methamphetamine trafficking in the region. The case highlights the importance of community partnerships and law enforcement cooperation in disrupting and dismantling drug distribution networks.

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