Dewey Marrowbone, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, South Dakota 2017

Dewey Marrowbone, 48, Sentenced to 15 Months in Custody for Failure to Register as Sex Offender

United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Cherry Creek, South Dakota, man convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender was sentenced on February 13, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.

Dewey Marrowbone, 48, was sentenced to 15 months in custody, 5 years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100. He had been previously convicted of a sex offense in federal court, which requires him to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. He was previously convicted for failing to register as a sex offender.

Marrowbone was indicted by a federal grand jury on October 12, 2016. He pled guilty on December 12, 2016. The conviction stems from the fact that Marrowbone failed to register as a sex offender, as required by federal law, between August 13, 2016, and August 25, 2016.

Marrowbone had been released from custody in Florence, Colorado, on August 10, 2016. He was to report to the Community Alternatives of the Black Hills the following day but did not do so. He was on absconder status until August 25, 2016. This case was investigated by the U.S. Marshals Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller prosecuted the case.

Marrowbone was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. This case is a stark reminder of the importance of complying with the law and registering as a sex offender as required.

The U.S. Marshals Service will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who fail to comply with the law are brought to justice. We will continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our communities and work to prevent crimes such as these from occurring.

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