Pierre man, Edwin Clayton Cook Jr., 37, is facing serious charges after a federal grand jury indicted him on distribution of a controlled substance.
According to the indictment, Cook knowingly and intentionally distributed a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine on June 12, 2013. The maximum penalty upon conviction is 20 years of imprisonment and/or a $1,000,000 fine, at least 3 years of supervised release, an additional 2 years of supervised release upon revocation, and a mandatory $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Cook appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on November 19, 2013, and pled not guilty to the indictment. The investigation is being conducted by the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller is prosecuting the case.
The charge is merely an accusation, and Cook is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Cook was released on bond pending trial, which has not been set.
The indictment alleges that Cook knowingly and intentionally distributed a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine on or about June 12, 2013.
U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced the indictment, which serves as a reminder of the dangers of methamphetamine and the importance of holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
As the case moves forward, the public will be kept informed of any developments. In the meantime, the Grimy Times will continue to provide in-depth coverage of this and other important stories in the Pierre community.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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