Daugaard Suspends Butte County Prosecutor Facing Drug Charges

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard has suspended the state's attorney in Butte County from her duties after her arrest on drug charges.

Daugaard issued the suspension order Tuesday.

The 31-year-old Heather Plunkett and her husband, 33-year-old Ryan Plunkett, were arrested Friday at their home in Belle Fourche. Each of the Plunketts faces one count each of possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces, possession of drug paraphernalia and ingesting substance other than alcohol. The three charges are misdemeanors.

Defense attorney Matt Kinney tells the Rapid City Journal that his clients were both released on $250 unsecured cash bond.

Heather Plunkett has held the job of state's attorney since 2011. She did not immediately return an email seeking comment on the case and her suspension Tuesday.

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