Vance Boelter sentenced to 2 consecutive life terms plus 40 years consecutive for the stalking and murder of Minnesota state legislators

USAO Press Release on July 23, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS – United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen announced today that Vance Luther Boelter, 58, has been sentenced to two consecutive terms of life plus a consecutive 40-year term for the stalking and murders of Melissa and Mark Hortman and the stalking and attempted murders of Senator John…

Arizona man sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison for conspiring with others to distribute fentanyl in western South Dakota

USAO Press Release on July 22, 2026

RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that United States District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced an Arizona man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on July 20, 2026.

John Parrado, 38, was sentenced to 21…

Second Lows gang member pleads guilty to RICO conspiracy

USAO Press Release on July 20, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS – United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen announced that Damari “Mari” Douglas, 21, of Elk River, has pleaded guilty for his role in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy. Douglas was one of 14 members of the violent street gang known as the Lows charged…