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RAPID CITY, S.D. — A Sonora, Mexico man was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison on August 11, 2023 for conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. Authorities say for more than a year Miguel Armenta Rivas, 39, coordinated with other co-conspirators in the transportation of large quantities of methamphetamine into the Rapid City area. […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The director of a non-profit organization that assists those suffering from trauma was arrested this week and is currently being held on two felony charges. Krystal Rencountre, street outreach team (STEPS) director, was charged with possession of a controlled drug or substance, and distribution or manufacture of a controlled drug or […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Three people accused of distribution of a controlled substance are facing the potential of life in prison. Christina Sanchez, 24, Katey McGruder, 35, and Curtis Cummings, 38, all pleaded not guilty to the charges of distributing a controlled substance, fentanyl, that resulted in the death of Michael Mohr and conspiracy to […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is bringing the use of many common veterinary antimicrobial drugs under direct veterinary supervision effective June 11, 2023. This is the result of growing concerns that unchecked use of drugs that are also important in human medicine may lead to the development of resistant microbial strains. […]
BLACK HAWK, S.D. — A Black Hawk man is heading to federal prison after pleading guilty to gun and drug charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 35-year-old Gregory Martin will spend 6 years behind bars, followed by 5 years of supervised release. Officials say that in November 2021, Martin distributed meth in Box Elder and […]
PIERRE, S.D. — A new law will allow employers to purchase opioid overdose medications. Governor Kristi Noem signed a bill earlier this month that will allow employers to purchase Narcan and make it available for employees or members of the public in an emergency. Under current law, medications used to treat opioid overdoses in emergency […]
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota is seeing a dramatic uptick in overdose deaths. Both the state’s Department of Health and Department of Social Services report that overdose deaths jumped by 27-percent in 2021. That’s much higher than the four-percent increase in overdose deaths nationwide. Officials said 104 died as a result of overdose in South […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Authorities seized roughly $150,000 worth of drugs while investigating a traffic complaint in Brookings. Police received the traffic complaint around 9:30 a.m. Sunday, according to Detective Adam Smith. Authorities eventually located the vehicle at a gas station near the I-29/Highway 14 interchange in Brookings. While speaking with occupants of the vehicle, an […]
SISSETON, S.D. – Authorities performing a routine traffic stop uncovered something more than ‘routine.’ According to the Roberts County Sheriff’s Office, the deputy smelled marijuana during the stop on Interstate 29 in northeast South Dakota and proceeded to search the vehicle. During the search, deputies found 10 pounds of methamphetamine worth approximately $80,000, along with […]
