Six men arrested in sex trafficking sting at Sturgis Bike Rally

August 22, 2022

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.— Six men are behind bars for attempted sex trafficking at this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, the South Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations conducted a joint sex-trafficking operation during the Sturgis Rally.

The six were arrested for Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet

The mandatory minimum penalty upon conviction is 10 years up to life in federal prison.

The cases are being federally prosecuted.

Those arrested are identified as:

Brandon Reide Prue, 27, Rapid City, South Dakota – Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet

Donald William Laun, 61, Rapid City, South Dakota – Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet

Kordelle Ray Running Hawk, 24, Rapid City, South Dakota- Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet

Siddiq Ahmed Damkiwala, 32, Rapid City, South Dakota – Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet

William Henry Riese, 31, Rapid City, South Dakota – Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet

Christopher Daniel Luna, 32, Sturgis, South Dakota – Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet