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Pine Ridge man sentenced to federal prison

Brent Duerre
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Pixabay.com
Gavel Court

A Pine Ridge man was sentenced after pleading guilty to firearm and drug charges.

Justin Bradford, 46, was sentenced to 15 years in a federal prison for Possession of a Firearm and more than 19 years for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance.

South Dakota’s U.S. Attorney said in a statement Bradford was a felon so he could not legally possess a firearm. Law enforcement seized three firearms and several kinds of ammunition at his residence.

Bradford was also accused of conspiring to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine.

Jackson Dircks is a Freeburg, Illinois, native. He is pursuing a degree in English, Journalism and Secondary Education at Augustana University and planning to graduate in May 2025. He plans to pursue a career in sports journalism.