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United States of America v. John Stanford Roth
Date: 07-10-2026
Case Number: 4:07-cr-40055
Judge: Lawrence L. Piersol
Court: United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (Minnehaha County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Jennifer D. Mammenga, Brendan V. Johnson, Connie Larson, Dennis R. Holmes, Stephanie C. Bengford
Defendant's Attorney: Tom Wilka
Reported by Kent Morlan
John Stanford Roth, age 58, of Glendale, Arizona, worked with others as part of the drug trafficking organization headed by Matthew Shade to distribute cartel-sourced fentanyl and methamphetamine from Arizona to Sioux Falls and the surrounding area. Roth provided the drugs and other members of the conspiracy transported and sold them. The evidence revealed more than 200 pounds of methamphetamine was delivered to Sioux Falls for sale within approximately 8 months in 2024 and early 2025.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. John Stanford Roth?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to sixty (60) months' imprisonment, with credit for time served; five (5) years' supervised release, with conditions; $100 special assessment.
Which court heard United States of America v. John Stanford Roth?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (Minnehaha County), SD. The presiding judge was Lawrence L. Piersol.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. John Stanford Roth?
Plaintiff's attorney: Jennifer D. Mammenga, Brendan V. Johnson, Connie Larson, Dennis R. Holmes, Stephanie C. Bengford. Defendant's attorney: Tom Wilka.
When was United States of America v. John Stanford Roth decided?
This case was decided on July 10, 2026.