by jmason | Nov 25, 2025 | Crime & Justice
The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the District of South Dakota is on the lookout for an exceptional candidate to fill the role of Assistant U.S. Attorney (Criminal) in Rapid City, South Dakota. This prestigious position plays a vital role in upholding...
by jmason | Nov 21, 2025 | Crime & Justice
On November 3, 2025, a significant legal proceeding was concluded in Aberdeen, South Dakota, with profound implications for the community and the state at large. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann sentenced Gokoh Frank Brown, a 29-year-old resident of Watertown,...
by jmason | Nov 19, 2025 | Crime & Justice
In a significant crackdown against drug trafficking, Jenna Holzer, a 41-year-old resident of Box Elder, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for her involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. This sentence, delivered by U.S....
by jmason | Nov 18, 2025 | Crime & Justice
South Dakota’s Battle Against Substance Abuse in Prisons: The Rise of Unnerving Incidents SPRINGFIELD, S.D. – In a tragic turn of events on July 10, 2024, Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield, South Dakota, reported yet another disheartening incident. With...
by jmason | Nov 18, 2025 | Crime & Justice
St. Francis Woman Sentenced for Assault on Rosebud Sioux ReservationPierre, South Dakota – United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a St. Francis, South Dakota woman, Jordan Fast Horse, age 24, for...
by jmason | Nov 18, 2025 | Crime & Justice
In a significant legal development in South Dakota, U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has handed down a ruling with lasting implications for the community of Rapid City and its ongoing battle against drug-related crimes. On October 1, 2025, Tyler Schmidt, aged 31,...
