A Pierre man has been charged with a serious crime in South Dakota. Cody Dewell, age 33, was indicted by a federal grand jury for Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm in July 2022.
The indictment alleges that on May 25, 2022, Dewell knowingly possessed a firearm, despite being a convicted felon and an unlawful user of a controlled substance.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 10 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, three years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Dewell appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on September 20, 2022, and pleaded not guilty to the Indictment.
The investigation into this case is being conducted by the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force, the South Dakota Highway Patrol, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges is prosecuting the case. Dewell was released on bond pending trial, and a trial date has not been set.
It’s worth noting that the charge is merely an accusation, and Dewell is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aiming to reduce violent crime and gun violence in communities nationwide.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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