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Jannelle Olson, a 47-year-old Sioux Falls woman, was involved in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy that brought large quantities of the drug from Omaha to Sioux Falls. On July 31, 2025, investigators caught Olson with approximately two pounds of meth in her vehicle, and another two pounds were found in her co-conspirator’s vehicle. The investigation revealed that Olson was responsible for distributing around seven pounds of methamphetamine during her involvement in the conspiracy. The sentencing took place on July 27, 2026, and Olson was sentenced to six years and six months in federal prison. She pleaded guilty on May 4, 2026.
Olson’s role in the conspiracy involved obtaining meth from her co-conspirator and finding customers to sell to. The co-conspirator would transport the meth from Omaha to Sioux Falls, where Olson would help distribute it. The investigation was part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative aimed at combating transnational criminal organizations and protecting communities from violent crime.
The sentence includes three years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat methamphetamine distribution in South Dakota and the severity of the penalties for those involved in such conspiracies.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: South Dakota
- Location: SD
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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