United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a
Bullhead, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for
Distribution of a Controlled Substance.
Quenton James Brown Otter, age 72, was indicted on April 9,
2019. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate
Judge Mark A. Moreno on April 23, 2019, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 20 years in
federal prison and/or a $1,000,000 fine, 3 years up to life of supervised
release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The Indictment alleges that between December 21, 2016, and
March 27, 2017, Brown Otter knowingly and intentionally distributed a substance
containing a detectable amount of Hydrocodone.
The charge is merely an accusation and Brown Otter is
presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau
of Investigation. Assistant U.S.
Attorney Troy R. Morley is prosecuting the case.
Brown Otter was released on bond pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
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