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Rapid City Man Charged with Methamphetamine Distribution
A Rapid City man has been charged with distributing a controlled substance, specifically methamphetamine. According to court documents, Jonah Burning Breast, a/k/a Jonah Jarrett Burning Breast, a/k/a Jonah Jared Burning Breast, a/k/a Jonah Jared Big Crow, age 23, was indicted on February 15, 2017, for his alleged involvement in the distribution of the illegal substance.
The indictment alleges that on or about the 2nd day of September 2016, in Todd County, South Dakota, Burning Breast knowingly and intentionally distributed a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance. The maximum penalty upon conviction is 20 years in custody and/or a $1,000,000 fine, a lifetime of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Burning Breast appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Moreno on March 17, 2017, and pled not guilty to the Indictment. The investigation is being conducted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney SaraBeth Donovan is prosecuting the case.
Burning Breast was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial, which is set for May 2, 2017. The charges are merely accusations and Burning Breast is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
According to the indictment, Burning Breast allegedly distributed the controlled substance in Todd County, South Dakota, on September 2, 2016. The exact amount of methamphetamine distributed is not specified in the indictment.
As this case makes its way through the court system, it is essential to remember that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The outcome of the trial will determine the fate of Burning Breast and the consequences of his alleged actions.
The trial is set to begin on May 2, 2017, and it is expected that the prosecution will present evidence to support the charges against Burning Breast. The defense team will likely argue that their client is innocent and that the evidence presented by the prosecution is insufficient to secure a conviction.
In the meantime, the community is left to wonder about the impact of methamphetamine distribution on the local area. The effects of this crime can be far-reaching and devastating, affecting not only the individuals involved but also the community at large.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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