South Dakota Rep. Travis Ismay faces felony charge
Butte County grand jury indicts Newell representative over alleged road destruction
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - State Rep. Travis Ismay, R-Newell, is facing a low-level felony charge based on an indictment from a Butte County grand jury.
The indictment alleges Ismay destroyed a private road.
The indictment states Ismay was responsible for intentionally digging up, removing or destroying a public highway, bridge or a driveway laid out by authority of law or bridge.
The charge is a Class 6 felony. Ismay faces a maximum of two years in prison, a $4,000 fine or both.
The warrant was issued Tuesday. Ismay posted a $500 bond.
KOTA Territory News reached out to Ismay for comment but has not heard back.
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