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Travis Orr, 35, Sentenced to 19 1/2 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
RAPID CITY – In a shocking turn of events, Travis Orr, a 35-year-old Rapid City man, has been sentenced to 19 1/2 years in federal prison for his role in a massive drug trafficking operation in South Dakota.
According to court documents, Orr was part of a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in South Dakota between the Fall of 2021 and November of 2022. During this time, Orr obtained the methamphetamine from co-conspirators on multiple occasions and distributed it to others in the state.
Prosecutors revealed that the group moved approximately 30 pounds of methamphetamine during Orr’s involvement in the operation. The case also uncovered Orr’s involvement in trading firearms for methamphetamine, highlighting the brazen nature of the crime.
The case was investigated by the Unified Narcotics Enforcement Team (UNET) and the South Dakota Highway Patrol. UNET is comprised of law enforcement from the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, Rapid City Police Department, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, South Dakota Highway Patrol, and the South Dakota National Guard.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Hodges prosecuted the case, bringing Orr to justice for his crimes. Orr was indicted by a federal grand jury in July 2023 and pleaded guilty on September 6, 2024.
Orr was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service following sentencing. He will also serve five years of supervised release and pay a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.
The sentencing of Travis Orr serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle against drug trafficking in South Dakota. As law enforcement continues to crack down on these operations, it is clear that the consequences for those involved will be severe.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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