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Burglar Sentenced for Timber Lake Heist
A brazen burglary at the Chatter Box Corner Café in Timber Lake has landed a local man behind bars. Jake Morrison, 31, was sentenced to 18 months of imprisonment for his role in the break-in.
According to court documents, Morrison and two co-defendants broke into the café on January 6, 2013, and stole several bottles of alcohol. The incident was investigated by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Division.
Morrison was indicted by a federal grand jury on February 13, 2013, and pleaded guilty to the indictment on April 30, 2013. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mikal Hanson prosecuted the case.
As part of his sentence, Morrison was also ordered to pay $972.61 in restitution and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. He will serve two years of supervised release following his imprisonment.
The burglary was a brazen act of thievery, and the public deserves to know that those responsible will be held accountable. Morrison’s sentence serves as a reminder that burglary is a serious crime that will not be tolerated in our community.
Morrison was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service to begin serving his sentence. The investigation and prosecution of this case are a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement officials in our region.
As a result of this case, the public can rest assured that our community is safer, and those who engage in criminal activity will be brought to justice. The sentencing of Jake Morrison is a victory for justice and a reminder that burglary will not be tolerated in our community.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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