Veronica Ortega, 48, of Box Elder, and Paige Sierra, 53, of Rapid City, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. Ortega received 24 years and 4 months, while Sierra was sentenced to 11 years and 9 months.
Both women were indicted in February 2024 and pleaded guilty in April. Prosecutors say they conspired with others to distribute meth in the Rapid City and Pine Ridge areas.
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