Rapid City Men Indicted for Drug Possession

Two Rapid City Men Indicted for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance

Two 23-year-old men, Kenneth Morales-Scott, Jr. and Cayleb Louis Young from Rapid City, South Dakota, have been indicted by a federal grand jury for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance.

The indictment was handed down on March 13, 2013, and the men appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on April 1, 2013. During their appearance, they pled not guilty to the indictment.

The maximum penalty upon conviction is 5 years of custody, a $250,000 fine, or both; 2 years of supervised release; and a $100 Special Assessment. Restitution may also be ordered.

The investigation into the case is being conducted by the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller prosecuting the case.

The men were released on bond pending trial, with a trial date yet to be set. The charge is merely an accusation, and morales-Scott, Jr. and Young are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The indictment marks a significant development in the ongoing effort to combat drug trafficking in Rapid City and surrounding areas. As the investigation continues, the community can expect to see a strong commitment to justice and accountability.

The case number is not available at this time.

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