Bradley Two Eagle, Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, South Dakota 2023

RAPID CITY, SD – Bradley Two Eagle, 24, of Oglala, South Dakota, is headed to federal prison after being sentenced for illegally possessing a firearm. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the 18-month sentence on January 25th, along with a three-year period of supervised release.

Two Eagle was indicted by a federal grand jury in September 2023 and subsequently pleaded guilty in October to the charge of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The case, investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Rapid City Police Department, revealed that Two Eagle knowingly possessed a Taurus International 9mm semi-automatic handgun in Rapid City back in June 2023 – while actively using illegal controlled substances.

Federal law clearly prohibits individuals unlawfully using controlled substances from owning or possessing firearms. Two Eagle’s conviction highlights the ATF’s continued focus on keeping guns out of the hands of those deemed a danger to the public. Assistant U.S. Attorney Anna Lindrooth successfully prosecuted the case, securing the conviction and subsequent sentencing.

The sentencing isn’t just about locking up a man with a gun; it’s about addressing a pattern of behavior that endangers the community. The $100 special assessment ordered by Judge Schreier will be directed to the Federal Crime Victims Fund, offering some measure of support to those impacted by violent crime.

Two Eagle was immediately taken into custody by U.S. Marshals following the sentencing hearing. This case is being touted by the Department of Justice as part of “Project Safe Neighborhoods” (PSN), a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence through collaborative efforts between law enforcement and local communities.

While the feds present PSN as a community-building exercise, the reality is a relentless crackdown on firearms offenses. The program, launched in 2021, prioritizes “focused and strategic enforcement” – which in practice means more arrests, more convictions, and more federal prison time for those caught violating gun laws. Whether this approach truly makes neighborhoods safer remains a point of contention, but the wheels of justice, and the federal prison system, continue to turn.

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