Related Federal Cases
- Strickland Guns Ring Busted: Iowa, Illinois, South Dakota Targeted · Illinois
- North Dakota Man Sentenced for 9 Pounds of Meth, 14 Years Prison Time · South Dakota
- North Dakota Man Charged with Gun Crime · South Dakota
- North Dakota Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charge · South Dakota
- Fontenot Fights Conviction From South Dakota Cell · South Dakota
Methamphetamine Ring Bust in South Dakota
A 20-year-old Dickinson, North Dakota woman was sentenced to time served, three years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Criminal Victims Fund after being convicted of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.
Heather Buchanan, age 20, was sentenced on January 8, 2016, by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court, for her role in a methamphetamine ring that distributed 83 grams of the substance in South Dakota.
Buchanan’s sentencing marks the end of a long investigation into the conspiracy. She was indicted by a federal grand jury on November 19, 2014, and pleaded guilty on August 19, 2015.
According to court documents, Buchanan conspired with other individuals, including co-defendant Susan Land, to intentionally distribute the methamphetamine on September 22, 2014.
The case was investigated by the Unified Narcotics Enforcement Team, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, and the Rapid City Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Ted L. McBride prosecuted the case. Buchanan’s sentence reflects the severity of the crime and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.
The sentencing of Heather Buchanan serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of methamphetamine on communities and the need for continued efforts to combat the drug trade.
RELATED: Meth Kingpin Busted
RELATED: Meth Kingpin Busted
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
ðŸâ€Â’ Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
