Cole Brewer, a 30-year-old man from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, has been sentenced for stealing a fuel truck worth thousands of dollars. The crime occurred in June 2020, when Brewer stole a Freightliner fuel truck from Hay Springs, Nebraska, and transported it across state lines to Pine Ridge, where it was discovered by law enforcement.
On February 11, 2022, Brewer was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken for Interstate Transportation of a Stolen Vehicle. Brewer was sentenced to time served, which is approximately nine months in custody, and three years of supervised release. Additionally, he was ordered to pay a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.
The case against Brewer began when he was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 20, 2021. He pleaded guilty on September 23, 2021, to the charges against him.
The investigation into Brewer’s crime was conducted by the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety and the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Kelderman prosecuted the case against Brewer.
Brewer’s sentence marks the end of a long and complex investigation into the theft of the fuel truck. The crime caused significant financial losses to the owner of the truck and disrupted the operations of the company that owned the vehicle.
As part of his sentence, Brewer must also pay a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. This fund is used to provide support to victims of federal crimes and their families.
The sentence handed down to Brewer serves as a reminder of the consequences of committing crimes that involve the transportation of stolen vehicles across state lines.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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