Drace Dreaming Bear, Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Kidnapping, South Dakota 2023

RAPID CITY – In a shocking turn of events, an Oglala, South Dakota man has been charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Kidnapping. Drace Dreaming Bear, age 21, was indicted in March of 2023.

The charges relate to Dreaming Bear kidnapping, confining, and sexually abusing a female at Oglala between December 3 and 4, 2022. The maximum penalty upon conviction for each charge is life in prison and/or a $250,000 fine, a mandatory minimum of five years up to life of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund for each count of conviction. Restitution may also be ordered.

The investigation is being conducted by the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety. Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan Poppen is prosecuting the case. The charges are merely accusations and Dreaming Bear is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Dreaming Bear was released on bond pending trial. A trial date has been set for August 15, 2023. We will provide updates as the case unfolds.

Drace Dreaming Bear, 21, of Oglala, South Dakota, is facing three counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Kidnapping. The charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison and/or a $250,000 fine.

The Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation into the allegations against Drace Dreaming Bear. Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan Poppen is handling the prosecution.

Drace Dreaming Bear remains free on bond as he awaits trial. The case is set to go to trial on August 15, 2023.

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