Ryan Lloyd Kammerer, Attempted Possession of Child Pornography, South Dakota 2017

Philip Man Sentenced for Attempted Possession of Child Pornography
Ryan Lloyd Kammerer, aged 27, attempted to possess child pornography, violating the law in Philip, South Dakota.

U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that Ryan Lloyd Kammerer, a Philip, South Dakota, man, was sentenced to 2 years of probation and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund on October 2, 2017, by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.

Kammerer was one of ten men who were arrested and federally indicted as a result of an undercover sex trafficking operation conducted during the 2016 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, targeting persons willing to pay to have sex with underage girls or boys obtained through the Internet. The conviction stemmed from Kammerer communicating with someone he believed to be a minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual acts.

The undercover operation and arrests were a joint effort between the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Rapid City Police Department, and the Pennington County Sheriff’s office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Collins prosecuted the case.

Kammerer's case is a prime example of the ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking in South Dakota. The state's law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to identify and prosecute those who seek to exploit the vulnerable.

The case serves as a reminder that human trafficking is a serious crime that will be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Kammerer's conviction is a significant step in the fight against human trafficking, and it is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the investigators and prosecutors involved in the case.

The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/philip-man-sentenced-attempted-possession-child-pornography