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Burglar Strikes Chamberlain Post Office
A Chamberlain man has been accused of breaking into the local post office and stealing mail and a money order, according to federal officials.
James Short Bear, 19, was indicted on April 15, 2014, by a federal grand jury for burglary of a United States post office, theft of mail, and theft of a postal money order.
The indictment alleges that between March 2 and March 3, 2014, Short Bear broke into the Chamberlain Post Office and stole mail, including a check written to AT&T, and attempted to convert it to his own use.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 5 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.
Short Bear appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on April 23, 2014, and pled not guilty to the indictment. He was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges is prosecuting the case.
The charges are merely accusations, and Short Bear is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting our nation’s mail and postal facilities.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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