Eagle Butte Man Sentenced on Methamphetamine and Firearm Charges
Smokey James Jandreau, a 40-year-old man from Eagle Butte, South Dakota, was sentenced on August 1, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange for distribution of a controlled substance and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
According to the indictment, Jandreau knowingly and intentionally distributed methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, on three occasions between July 2, 2016, and July 24, 2016. He was also found to be in possession of a firearm, which he admitted to owning and using to smoke methamphetamine.
On July 26, 2016, Jandreau came into contact with law enforcement, and a search of his residence revealed a rifle, ammunition, and drug paraphernalia near his bedroom. The firearm was seized by law enforcement and forfeited due to Jandreau’s status as a prohibited person.
Jandreau was indicted by a federal grand jury on August 16, 2016, and pleaded guilty on May 16, 2017. He was sentenced to 10 months in custody and 3 years of supervised release on each count, to run concurrently. He was also fined $1,000 and ordered to forfeit a firearm and ammunition. A mandatory special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $200 was also imposed.
Jandreau was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service after the sentencing. The case was investigated by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services Narcotics Division and the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney SaraBeth Donovan prosecuted the case.
Smokey James Jandreau’s crimes and punishment are a stark reminder of the dangers of methamphetamine and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant’s Full Name: Smokey James Jandreau
- Criminal Charges: Distribution of a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person
- City and State: Eagle Butte, South Dakota
- Exact Date: August 1, 2017 (sentencing)
- Sentence: 10 months in custody and 3 years of supervised release
- Fine: $1,000
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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