Nevada Woman Floyd Indicted for Meth Trafficking on Reservation

GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE: A Nevada woman has been hit with federal charges after being indicted for a massive meth trafficking ring on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation. Dawn Eagle Feather Floyd, 42, from Sparks, Nevada, was alleged to have conspired with others to distribute and possess over 50 grams of methamphetamine within reservation borders.

Floyd was officially charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine by a federal grand jury on August 11, 2020. She showed up in court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on September 9, 2020, and defiantly pleaded not guilty to the charges against her.

The stakes are high for Floyd; if convicted, she faces a mandatory minimum of five years behind bars, stretching up to a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. Additionally, Floyd could be slammed with a fine upwards of $5 million and required to pay restitution. The Federal Crime Victims Fund would also receive $100 for each count.

According to the Indictment, Floyd’s alleged criminal activities spanned from January 1, 2019, to January 1, 2020. She is accused of knowingly engaging in a scheme to distribute and possess meth with intent to distribute on the reservation. The investigation into Floyd’s actions has been a joint effort between the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services and the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges is leading the prosecution of Floyd. Although she is currently free pending trial, no trial date has yet been set for this grim case. Floyd remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The gritty nature of Floyd’s charges serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing battle against drug trafficking across Indian reservations. As the investigation continues to unfold, Floyd’s fate hangs in the balance.