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Heroin Trafficking Kingpin Sentenced in Rapid City
Sara Bailey, a/k/a Sara Johnson, a 41-year-old Rapid City woman, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for her role in a heroin trafficking ring in Rapid City, South Dakota. According to court documents, Bailey was convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance.
The conviction stemmed from Bailey conspiring with others to distribute nearly 2000 grams of heroin between May and August 2018. Bailey’s distribution of heroin included injecting and providing heroin to a 15-year-old during the same time period.
U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons announced the sentence, which was handed down by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken on May 1, 2020. In addition to the prison sentence, Bailey was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Unified Narcotics Enforcement Team (UNET), a joint effort between law enforcement agencies from the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, Rapid City Police Department, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, and the South Dakota National Guard.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Benjamin Patterson prosecuted the case, which led to Bailey’s conviction and subsequent sentencing. Bailey was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
This case serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of heroin trafficking on our communities. The sentence handed down to Bailey is a significant step towards justice for the victims of her actions.
As a community, we must remain vigilant in our efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and hold accountable those who seek to profit from the suffering of others.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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