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United States of America v. Andre Gibson
Date: 07-31-2025
Case Number: 5:24-cr-50084
Judge: Karen E. Schreier
Court: The United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (Pennington County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Rapid City
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Rapid City, South Dakota Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine In and Around Rapid City
Rapid City Man Sentenced to 17 ½ Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine In and Around Rapid City
District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a man from Rapid City, South Dakota, who was convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on July 25, 2025.
Gibson was indicted for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance by a federal grand jury in May 2024. He pleaded guilty on May 9, 2025.
Gibson received multiple packages of methamphetamine through the United States Mail Service from surrounding states and worked with others to sell the methamphetamine within South Dakota. Working with others from outside of South Dakota, Gibson ultimately distributed between 1.5 and 5 kilograms (between 3 and 11 pounds) of methamphetamine in the Rapid City area.
"More and more often, criminals are shipping narcotics through the U.S. mail system,†said U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell. "Fortunately, our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners are highly skilled at intercepting these packages and tracking down suspects, thereby allowing the U.S. Attorney's Office to secure federal convictions and pursue significant prison sentences, just as we did against Andre Gibson.â€
This case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the South Dakota Highway Patrol, the Rapid City Police Department, and the Pennington County Sheriff's Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Edward C. Tarbay prosecuted the case.
Gibson was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Andre Gibson?
The outcome was: Andre Gibson, 46, was sentenced to 17 years and six months in federal prison, followed by five 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. Andre Gibson?
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. Andre Gibson?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Rapid City. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Rapid City, South Dakota Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Andre Gibson decided?
This case was decided on July 31, 2025.