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Burglar Admits Crime on Fort Peck Reservation

GREAT FALLS – A Mississippi man is headed to prison after admitting to a brazen break-in on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. Dejarreh La’Kean Talley, also known as “DJ” Talley, 23, of Philadelphia, Mississippi, pleaded guilty to burglary on [Date of Admission].

Talley faces a maximum 20 years in prison, a $50,000 fine and three years of supervised release. The plea was entered in U.S. District Court before Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris. The judge has set sentencing for Dec. 30.

Talley was detained pending further proceedings. The government alleged that on June 30, 2020, Talley kicked in the door of a residence in Poplar on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. An individual at the home reported that Talley had punched him in the face and threatened others.

Talley initially denied having a baseball bat, striking the individual and threatening anyone, but later admitted to kicking in the door. The FBI and Fort Peck Law Enforcement investigated the case, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Ethan R. Plaut prosecuting.

According to court documents, law enforcement responded to a 911 call at about 5:30 a.m. on June 30, 2020. The caller reported that Talley had entered the home and was armed with a baseball bat. The officers found Talley, who was later detained.

Talley’s guilty plea is a significant development in the case, which has been ongoing since the incident occurred. The plea deal will likely have a significant impact on Talley’s sentence, which is set to be determined at the December hearing.

The case is a reminder of the importance of public safety on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. The FBI and Fort Peck Law Enforcement are to be commended for their work in bringing the perpetrator to justice.

In a statement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said, “The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana is committed to protecting the citizens of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation and holding accountable those who commit crimes on the reservation.”