A Sioux Falls man and a Yankton man are facing serious federal charges after being indicted by a grand jury for Distribution of a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death. Evan Wylde Nelson, 18, and Udda Ambi Kobaba, 19, also known as “Tayski,” are accused of distributing fentanyl that led to the death of a victim between December 20 and 22, 2023. Both men have pleaded not guilty.
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If convicted, they face a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison, with a maximum penalty of life imprisonment and a fine of up to $1,000,000.
Prior to the federal indictment, Nelson was also facing state charges in Yankton County related to the distribution of a controlled substance to a minor, resulting in death. These state charges will now be dismissed.
Both U.S. Attorney Alison Ramsdell and South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley emphasized the importance of strong collaboration between federal and state law enforcement in combating the fentanyl crisis.
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The investigation involved the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Vermillion Police Department, Yankton Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Sioux Falls Area Drug Task Force.
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