11/06/2025
Co***ne ring nets 9 arrests of Mitchell Locals
Attorney General Jackley Announces Indictment
in Co***ne Distribution Network Investigation Involving Illegal Immigrants
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces nine suspects, eight men and one woman, have been indicted in connection to a co***ne distribution network that operated in Davison County. Three of the suspects also are being investigated for immigration issues.
“These drug traffickers are bringing dangerous drugs into our state; that has to stop,” said Attorney General Jackley. “I will investigate and prosecute those drug dealers who endanger our citizens.”
The nine suspects were indicted by a Davison County Grand Jury on Wednesday, Oct. 29. All 36 charges are felonies and involve co***ne. Those indicted and the charges they face are:
*** Milton Velasques-Barrera, 35, Mitchell: Six counts of Distribution of a Controlled Substance in a Drug Free Zone; six counts of Distribution of a Controlled Substance; two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance; and one count of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance.
*** Brian Medrano-Eudales, 32, Mitchell: One count each of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Distribution of a Controlled Substance in a Drug Free Zone, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
*** Estuardo Corado, 31. Mitchell: Two counts each of Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Distribution of a Controlled Substance in a Drug Free Zone and Possession of a Controlled Substance, and one count of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance
*** Guillermo Hernandez, 27, Mitchell: One count each of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Distribution of a Controlled Substance in a Drug Free Zone, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
*** Josselin Zuniga, 32, Mitchell (female): One count each of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance, and Accessory to a Crime.
*** Timothy Antonie, 50, Mitchell: One count of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance.
*** Jorge Prendes, 39, Michell: One count of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance.
*** Hector Cartagena, 38, Ethan: One count of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance.
*** Michael Morrison, 47, Mitchell: One count of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance.
Maximum prison sentences for each charge are 10 years for Distribution of Controlled Substance with a mandatory minimum of one year; five years for Possession of a Controlled Substance, five years mandatory minimum for Distribution in a Drug Free Zone, five years for Conspiracy and five years for being an Accessory to a Crime.
The charges occurred between March 1, 2025 and Sept. 1, 2025.
Three of the suspects, all from Guatemala, also face immigration charges. They are Milton Velasques-Barrera, Guillermo Hernandez, and Josselin Zuniga. Attorney General Jackley said the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is working with federal authorities on that issue.
