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Chamberlain Man Charged With Larceny
A 19-year-old man from Chamberlain, South Dakota, has been charged with larceny, a federal crime.
According to court documents, James Short Bear is accused of stealing a ceremonial pipe, known as a Chanupa, between February 11, 2014, and February 13, 2014.
The maximum penalty if convicted 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 was indicted on February 11, 2015, and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on March 2, 2015, where he pleaded not guilty to the indictment.
The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Lower Brule agency, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges prosecuting the case.
Short Bear was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial, with a date yet to be set.
The charge is merely an accusation, and Short Bear is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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