Two Eagle Butte Men Charged with Stolen Firearms Possession

Two Eagle Butte, South Dakota, residents Eugene Condon, 35, and Robert McLane, 29, have been charged with possession of stolen firearms, a serious crime that carries steep penalties. In late 2013, Condon and McLane allegedly knowingly and unlawfully received, possessed, sold and disposed of stolen firearms in Eagle Butte, according to the indictment.

The maximum punishment for this offense is 10 years of custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered. The indictment serves as an accusation, and Condon and McLane are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The investigation into the possession of stolen firearms is being conducted by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mikal Hanson is prosecuting the case.

Condon and McLane appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno and pled not guilty to the indictment. They were released on bond pending trial, which has been set for September 23, 2014.

As the case unfolds, the community is left wondering how these men could have engaged in such a serious crime. The charges bring to light the importance of addressing the root causes of theft and violence in our society.

The prosecution of Condon and McLane serves as a reminder that the law will not tolerate such behavior. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mikal Hanson has pledged to hold accountable those who engage in the illegal possession of stolen firearms.

The case is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of crime and the importance of pursuing justice.

As the trial approaches, the community will be watching with bated breath to see the outcome of this serious case.

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