Chicago Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Methamphetamine and Cocaine with Intent to Distribute it in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS - United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court has sentenced a Chicago, Illinois man convicted of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute. The sentencing took place on April 20, 2026.

Antonio Baker, 32, was sentenced to 10 years and five months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, fine, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

Baker was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute by a federal grand jury in November 2024. He pleaded guilty on January 20, 2026.

On July 9, 2024, members of the Sioux Falls Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by Baker. They eventually utilized a K9 dog, which indicated the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. Officers searched the car and found approximately 895 grams of methamphetamine, 233 grams of cocaine, and 258 grams of crack cocaine. Baker was arrested and taken into custody.

This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Hodges prosecuted the case.

Baker was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.