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United States of America v. Cruz Mario Lara Larios
Date: 02-18-2025
Case Number: 24-CR-50051
Judge: Karen E. Schreier
Court: The United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (Pennington County)
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Rapid City Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
Cruz Mario Lara Larios, age 38, was indicted by a federal grand jury in March 2024. He pleaded guilty on November 22, 2024.
On March 17, 2024, Lara Larios was the driver and sole occupant of a vehicle on Interstate 90 near Spearfish, South Dakota. Law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on Lara Larios' vehicle for speeding. During the traffic stop officers located nearly 24 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in the vehicle, which Lara Larios had been transporting from Washington to South Dakota with the intention of distributing some or all of the methamphetamine.
This case was investigated by the South Dakota Highway Patrol and the Unified Narcotics Enforcement Team (UNET). UNET is comprised of law enforcement from the Pennington County Sheriff's Office, the Rapid City Police Department, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, the South Dakota Highway Patrol and the South Dakota National Guard. Assistant U.S. Attorney Benjamin Patterson prosecuted the case.
Lara Larios was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service following the sentencing.
Rapid City, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
Rapid City Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
Cruz Mario Lara Larios, age 38, was indicted by a federal grand jury in March 2024. He pleaded guilty on November 22, 2024.
On March 17, 2024, Lara Larios was the driver and sole occupant of a vehicle on Interstate 90 near Spearfish, South Dakota. Law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on Lara Larios' vehicle for speeding. During the traffic stop officers located nearly 24 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in the vehicle, which Lara Larios had been transporting from Washington to South Dakota with the intention of distributing some or all of the methamphetamine.
This case was investigated by the South Dakota Highway Patrol and the Unified Narcotics Enforcement Team (UNET). UNET is comprised of law enforcement from the Pennington County Sheriff's Office, the Rapid City Police Department, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, the South Dakota Highway Patrol and the South Dakota National Guard. Assistant U.S. Attorney Benjamin Patterson prosecuted the case.
Lara Larios was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service following the sentencing.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Cruz Mario Lara Larios?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Cruz Mario Lara Larios?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (Pennington County), SD. The presiding judge was Karen E. Schreier.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Cruz Mario Lara Larios?
Plaintiff's attorney: . Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Rapid City Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Cruz Mario Lara Larios decided?
This case was decided on February 18, 2025.