A Sioux Falls woman has been charged with escape from custody after failing to return to a local jail following a granted furlough and extension.
Diana Bald Eagle, 44, was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 8, 2019, for escape from custody.
According to the indictment, Bald Eagle was in the custody of the U.S. Marshal’s Service by virtue of a federal contract with the Yankton County Jail.
She was granted a furlough and an extension, but failed to return to the Yankton County Jail on or about April 14, 2019, therefore, Bald Eagle did unlawfully escape from such custody when she, without authorization, failed to be present at the Yankton County Jail, in Yankton, South Dakota, as ordered.
The maximum penalties upon conviction are as follows: 5 years imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine; 3 years of supervised release; $100 special assessment for victim/witness fund; and restitution may be ordered.
The charges are merely accusations and Bald Eagle is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy R. Jehangiri is prosecuting the case.
Bald Eagle was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. A trial date of July 23rd has been set.
Defendant: Diana Bald Eagle
Criminal Charges: Escape from Custody
City and State: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Date: May 8, 2019 (indicted) and April 14, 2019 (crime date)
Sentence: If convicted, Bald Eagle faces up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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