Rapid City Man Charged with Possession of 50 Grams or More of Methamphetamine
A Rapid City, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, according to United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson.
44-year-old Arnold Barton Johnston, age 54, was indicted on March 18, 2014.
On March 8, 2014, Johnston possessed with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, a highly addictive and destructive substance that wreaks havoc on communities.
The investigation is being conducted by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and Meade County Sheriff’s Office.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is at least 5 years and not more than 40 years in custody and/or a $5,000,000 fine, 4 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Ted L. McBride is prosecuting the case.
Johnston appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on March 24, 2014, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The charge is merely an accusation and Johnston is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Johnston was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and Meade County Sheriff’s Office commend the public for their cooperation and assistance in this investigation.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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