Brenda Fernandez Sentenced for Meth Trafficking | Pierre News

A 52-year-old woman from Sioux Falls, Brenda Fernandez, has been sentenced to four years and one month in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine — a staggering 34 grams found during a traffic stop on the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation in September 2024. The bust included scales, baggies, and a drug ledger, leading to her guilty plea in April 2026. This case is part of the DOJ’s Operation Take Back America, a multi-agency push involving tribal law enforcement, the FBI, and DEA, targeting cartels, illegal immigration, and violent crime. She’s also facing three years of supervised release, a $1,000 fine, and a $100 victim restitution fee — and was immediately taken into custody by U.S. Marshals after sentencing on July 6, 2026. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a2b1d1d33845134