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Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Distribution
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution operation.
Michael Shawn Thomas, 50, was convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance and was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier on April 27, 2020.
The indictment, which was returned by a federal grand jury on July 9, 2019, alleged that on or about June 22, 2019, Thomas knowingly and intentionally possessed with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.
Thomas, who pleaded guilty on February 12, 2020, was also ordered to pay $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund as part of his sentence.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Sioux Falls Police Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorney John E. Haak prosecuting the case.
Thomas was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service to begin serving his sentence.
The sentence is a stark reminder of the serious consequences of involvement in the methamphetamine trade, which continues to plague communities across the country.
Thomas’ case is a prime example of the long-term consequences of methamphetamine use and distribution.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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