Two men from South Dakota have been charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, a highly addictive and illegal substance. According to the indictment, Monte Dinehdeal, 41, and Louis Anthony Good Shield, 27, allegedly conspired to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine in South Dakota between January 1, 2013, and September 17, 2015.
The indictment specifically alleges that Dinehdeal knowingly and intentionally possessed with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine in South Dakota. Additionally, it is alleged that on or about September 17, 2015, Dinehdeal knowingly possessed a firearm, even though he was prohibited from doing so because he had previously been convicted of a felony and was an unlawful user of and addicted to a controlled substance.
Dinehdeal, from Tuba City, Arizona, was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. Good Shield, from Winner, South Dakota, was released on bond pending trial.
The maximum penalty upon conviction for the charges against Dinehdeal is up to life in custody, a $10,000,000 fine, or both, at least 5 years and up to life of supervised release, $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund, and restitution. The maximum penalty upon conviction for the charges against Good Shield is 20 years in custody, a $1,000,000 fine, or both, at least 3 years and up to life of supervised release; and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund, and restitution.
The investigation is being conducted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services and the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney SaraBeth Donovan is prosecuting the case.
A jury trial has been set for November 1, 2016. Dinehdeal stands to forfeit the weapon and ammunition seized during the investigation.
The charges are merely an accusation and Dinehdeal and Good Shield are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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