St. Francis Man Indicted for Methamphetamine and Firearm Charges
A St. Francis, South Dakota, man has been indicted for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.
Steven William Emery, age 47, was indicted on September 11, 2018, for allegedly conspiring with others to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, in South Dakota. The indictment also alleges that Emery knowingly received and possessed a firearm on May 9, 2018, despite being an unlawful user of, and addicted to, a controlled substance.
The charges against Emery carry a maximum penalty of up to life in federal prison and/or a $10,000,000 fine, up to a lifetime of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund for each count. Restitution may also be ordered.
Emery appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on October 15, 2018, and pled not guilty to the indictment. He was released on bond pending trial, with a trial date yet to be set.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and making neighborhoods safer. The investigation is being conducted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Elmore prosecuting the case.
Drug trafficking is a violent activity, often involving firearms. As Attorney General Jeff Sessions noted, drug dealers often use guns to protect their products and cash, and enforce their operations. This case highlights the importance of addressing violent crime and drug trafficking in our communities.
The indictment alleges that Emery knowingly and intentionally conspired with others to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine between June 2016 and May 9, 2018. The charges are merely accusations, and Emery is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The charges against Emery include:
Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance
Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance
Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person
Defendant Information:
Full Name: Steven William Emery
Age: 47
City and State: St. Francis, South Dakota
Indictment Date: September 11, 2018
Status: Released on bond pending trial
Sentence or Outcome: Currently pending trial
Dollar Amounts:
Maximum fine: $10,000,000
Maximum supervised release: Lifetime
Restitution: May be ordered
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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