Western South Dakota lawmaker takes plea deal to drop road-damage charge from felony to misdemeanor

By: John Hult

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 867

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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A South Dakota Republican state lawmaker pleaded no contest Friday to a misdemeanor for damaging a road in Butte County in a case that began with a felony charge.

Rep. Travis Ismay, 49, of Newell, was charged in early June for felony intentional damage to a highway or bridge, a crime punishable by up to two years in prison and a $4,000 fine.

On Friday, Ismay was sentenced to pay $1,750 in …

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