Theft Rocks Benewah Market in Plummer, Idaho
In a shocking turn of events, Adam Lee SiJohn, 26, of Worley, Idaho, has been sentenced to six months in prison for his role in the theft of over $22,000 from the Benewah Market in Plummer, Idaho. The brazen heist was carried out on the late evening and early morning of August 20 and 21, 2014.
According to the plea agreement, SiJohn and his two co-defendants devised a plan to rob the Benewah Market. SiJohn had been given the keys and the combination to the store safe, allowing him to access the cash and checks.
The stolen funds totaled $22,665.04, a staggering sum that has left the community reeling. The case was investigated by the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who worked tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice.
U.S. District Court Judge Edward J. Lodge handed down the sentence, also ordering SiJohn to pay $22,665.04 in restitution. This is a significant blow to SiJohn, who will be paying for his crimes for a long time to come.
The indictment was handed down by a federal grand jury in Coeur d’Alene on October 21, 2014, and SiJohn pleaded guilty to theft from a tribal organization on December 10, 2014.
This case serves as a reminder that crime does not pay, and those who engage in such activities will be held accountable. The people of Plummer, Idaho, can rest a little easier knowing that justice has been served.
Defendant Information:
Defendant: Adam Lee SiJohn
Criminal Charge: Theft from a Tribal Organization
City and State: Worley, Idaho
Date: October 21, 2014 (indictment) and December 10, 2014 (guilty plea)
Sentence: Six months in prison and $22,665.04 in restitution
Amount: $22,665.04
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Key Facts
- State: Idaho
- Category: White Collar Crime|Theft
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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