Justice has been served for a Long Beach man who illegally peddled methamphetamine on the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation in South Dakota. 42-year-old Jamaul Carter, a/k/a Mud, or Mudd Roll, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for participating in a long-running drug conspiracy that brought significant harm to the reservation community.
Authorities say Jamaul Carter shipped multiple pounds of meth to the reservation over a year-long period, working with others to distribute the dangerous drug. His actions fuelled the ongoing meth crisis on the reservation, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
U.S. Attorney Rachael D. Rollins, speaking on the case, stated, “Carter’s actions not only fueled the drug crisis on the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation, but also caused significant harm to the community.”
Jamaul Carter faced the consequences of his illegal activity when he pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in August. This guilty plea led to his hefty sentence, handed down on December 18th.
U.S. Attorney Rollins further emphasized the message behind the sentence, saying, “This sentence sends a clear message that we will not tolerate the illegal distribution of drugs on tribal lands.”
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation has borne the brunt of the meth epidemic in recent years. The tribe’s president, Rodney Bordeaux, expressed his gratitude for law enforcement’s efforts in bringing [defendant] to justice.
Rodney Bordeaux stated, “This sentence is a victory for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and our communities. We will not allow drug dealers to poison our people.”
Jamaul Carter’s case is one of many recent prosecutions targeting individuals involved in supplying drugs to Indian reservations. These efforts come amidst a broader fight against the national meth epidemic, a crisis that continues to devastate communities across the nation.
In 2020, a similar case saw a Montana resident sentenced to 20 years in prison for meth trafficking on the Blackfeet Reservation. These prosecutions highlight the unwavering commitment of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota to combatting the drug trade on tribal lands.
U.S. Attorney Rollins reiterated this commitment, stating, “We will continue to work tirelessly to protect the safety and well-being of the people who live on tribal lands.”
The sentencing of Jamaul Carter marks a significant victory in safeguarding the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation and serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences faced by those who choose to peddle illegal drugs on Indigenous lands. The fight against the meth epidemic continues, and the dedication of law enforcement agencies like the U.S. Attorney’s Office remains crucial in protecting vulnerable communities from the destructive grasp of illegal narcotics.
