A convicted felon has been indicted for stealing 18 firearms from the Box Elder Trading Post in Lead, South Dakota.
Dustin Bomford, 26, was indicted on September 23, 2014, for Theft of Firearms, Possession of Stolen Firearms, and Felon in Possession of Firearms. The charges relate to Bomford breaking into the Box Elder Trading Post on September 8, 2014, and stealing 18 firearms, according to U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson.
Bomford appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on September 29, 2014, and pled not guilty to the Indictment. The maximum penalty upon conviction for each count is 10 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The charges are merely accusations and Bomford is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The investigation is being conducted by the Box Elder Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Kelderman is prosecuting the case.
Bomford was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set. The case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of breaking the law, especially for those who have been convicted of a felony.
Theft of firearms is a serious offense that can have devastating consequences. It’s a threat to public safety and the second amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. The public can be assured that the U.S. Attorney’s Office will vigorously pursue those who engage in this type of behavior.
As the investigation continues, the U.S. Attorney’s Office urges anyone with information about this case to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously. The public’s help is crucial in bringing those responsible to justice and keeping our communities safe.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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