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Federal Tipoffs Involving South Dakota Newsletter for Sunday February 18, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Council & The Mission: Retired Air Force Special Operator, Command Chief Provides Insight
ELLSWORTH AFB, South Dakota, Feb. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Ellsworth Air Force Base (28th Bomb Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney, 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Council for Ellsworth hosted a mission brief on base Feb. 8, 2024, giving Airmen the opportunity to engage in a workshop about DEIA and how it relates to their day-to-day lives. Speaking to these Airmen was retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ro  more

Ellsworth AFB Commander Provides Update on Base, Mission
ELLSWORTH AFB, South Dakota, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Ellsworth Air Force Base (28th Bomb Wing) issued the following news: By Steven Merrill, 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Col. Derek Oakley, 28th Bomb Wing commander, hosted a "State of Ellsworth" address for local media agencies Feb. 12, 2024. During the address, Oakley gave updates on several key issues ranging from the latest details of the B-1B Lancer crash which occurred on Jan. 4, 2024, to the airstrikes base aircrews conducted Feb.  more

S.D. U.S. Attorney: California Man and South Dakota Woman Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota issued the following news release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Mojave, California, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine. The sentencing took place on January 29, 2024. Alfred Sarco, a/k/a "Rambo Red," a/k/a "Red," 44, was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison, followed  more

S.D. U.S. Attorney: California Man Sentenced to Over 18 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute 30 Pounds of Meth
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota issued the following news release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Salinas, California, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on February 5, 2024. Jose Rolando Gonzalez, 56, was sentenced to 18 years and four months in federal prison, followed by three years of   more

S.D. U.S. Attorney: Minnesota Man Sentenced to 25 Years in South Dakota Meth Conspiracy
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota issued the following news release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Minneapolis, Minnesota, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on December 19, 2023. Maureo Lemar Murdock, 30, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervis  more

S.D. U.S. Attorney: Sioux Falls Man Sentenced for Possession With Intent to Distribute Fentanyl
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota issued the following news release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute. The sentencing took place on January 29, 2024. Brady Jon Sigler, 27, was sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison, foll  more

S.D. U.S. Attorney: Washington Man Sentenced for His Role in South Dakota Fentanyl Conspiracy
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota issued the following news release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Spokane, Washington, man convicted of Conspiracy to Possess a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute. The sentencing took place on January 29, 2024. Jason James Brickner, 44, was sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison, foll  more