Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 87 Months for Drug Offense

United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine was sentenced on January 4, 2016, by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.

Fred Earl Davis, Jr., age 53, was sentenced to 87 months in custody, followed by four years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

Davis was indicted for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine by a federal grand jury on March 4, 2015, and pled guilty on August 19, 2015.

In 2014, Davis was involved in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana in Sioux Falls.  During a traffic stop, Davis was found to be in possession of approximately 87 grams of methamphetamine, 29 grams of cocaine, 33 pounds of marijuana, and over $3,000 cash.  Law enforcement found approximately three pounds of marijuana and four pounds of marijuana edibles at Davis’ home, along with eleven firearms, over 1,000 rounds of ammunition, and over $6,500 in cash. 

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, South Dakota Highway Patrol, and the Sioux Falls Area Drug Task Force.  Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer D. Mammenga prosecuted the case.

Davis was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.