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United States of America v. Joseph Andrew Carpenter
Date: 03-27-2026
Case Number: 4:25-cr-40100
Judge: Roberto A. Lang
Court: United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (Minnehaha County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Sioux Falls
Defendant's Attorney: Rick Ramstad
Joseph Carpenter, 38, was indicted for Possession of Ammunition by Prohibited Person by a federal grand jury in June 2025.
The case arose on February 13, 2025, when law enforcement in Sioux Falls searched a hotel room where Carpenter had been staying and discovered ammunition of various types. Carpenter is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition because of a previous felony conviction.
This case was investigated by the Sioux Falls Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Joyce prosecuted the case.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Joseph Andrew Carpenter?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty and was sentenced to two years and six months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Which court heard United States of America v. Joseph Andrew Carpenter?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (Minnehaha County), SD. The presiding judge was Roberto A. Lang.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Joseph Andrew Carpenter?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Sioux Falls. Defendant's attorney: Rick Ramstad.
When was United States of America v. Joseph Andrew Carpenter decided?
This case was decided on March 27, 2026.