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Methamphetamine Ring Busted in Rapid City
A 36-year-old Rapid City woman has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for her role in a methamphetamine conspiracy that distributed over 500 grams of the highly addictive substance in the Rapid City area.
Roxanne Barton, who was convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance, was sentenced on November 1, 2019, by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court. In addition to the prison term, Barton was also ordered to serve 5 years of supervised release and to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The conspiracy, which lasted from approximately June 2016 through June 2018, was responsible for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine in the Rapid City area. The case was investigated by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, the Unified Narcotics Enforcement Team, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathryn N. Rich prosecuted the case, which involved several co-conspirators. Additional co-conspirators are pending trials, while several others have already been sentenced.
Following her sentencing, Barton was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. The case serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of methamphetamine on communities and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to combat the flow of this highly addictive substance.
The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of federal, state, and local law enforcement to protecting the public from the dangers of methamphetamine and other controlled substances.
Rapid City and the surrounding areas have been particularly hard hit by the methamphetamine epidemic, with many residents struggling with addiction and related crimes.
The case highlights the need for continued collaboration and cooperation among law enforcement agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations to address the root causes of addiction and to provide support to those affected by it.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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