Brandy Angela Waetermans, Methamphetamine Conspiracy, South Dakota 2014

Brandy Angela Waetermans, a 31-year-old Wagner woman, has been sentenced to 151 months in custody for her role in a methamphetamine conspiracy on the Yankton Sioux Reservation.

Sentence Handed Down
U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence on July 28, 2014, following Waetermans’ guilty plea to Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine on April 29, 2014.

Role in the Conspiracy
According to court documents, Waetermans was involved in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine on the Yankton Sioux Reservation in 2013. She sold methamphetamine to a confidential source and admitted to playing a significant role in the conspiracy after her arrest.

Investigation and Prosecution
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Charles Mix County Sheriff’s Office. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer D. Mammenga prosecuted the case.

Assessment and Supervised Release
In addition to her prison sentence, Waetermans was also ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund and serve three years of supervised release following her incarceration.

U.S. Marshals Take Custody
Waetermans was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service following her sentencing.

Significant Sentence
The sentence handed down to Waetermans serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of involvement in methamphetamine trafficking, a crime that continues to plague communities across the country.

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