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Wanblee Man Sentenced for Marijuana Distribution
A 48-year-old Wanblee man has been sentenced for distributing a controlled substance in South Dakota.
According to court records, Steven James Bull Bear was sentenced to time served, 2 years’ supervised release, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund on October 24, 2013.
The conviction stems from an incident on November 5, 2012, when Bull Bear sold 26.6 grams of marijuana near Kyle, South Dakota, to an individual cooperating with law enforcement officers.
Bull Bear pleaded guilty to the charge of Distribution of a Controlled Substance on July 16, 2013.
The case was investigated by the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services, and the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Ted L. McBride prosecuted the case. The investigation and prosecution of this case are part of the Department of Justice’s ongoing efforts to disrupt and dismantle the supply of illicit narcotics in the region.
U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced the sentence, emphasizing the importance of holding individuals accountable for distributing controlled substances.
The Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force is a law enforcement team dedicated to combating the trafficking and distribution of narcotics in the region.
Residents of South Dakota are encouraged to report any information regarding narcotics distribution to the authorities.
By working together, we can make our communities safer and reduce the presence of illicit narcotics.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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