Dugan Traversie, Lacey Act Violation and Larceny, South Dakota 2020

Dugan Traversie Indicted for Wildlife and Larceny Charges in South Dakota

Eagle Butte, SD - In a shocking turn of events, Dugan Traversie, a 39-year-old man from Eagle Butte, South Dakota, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a Lacey Act Violation and Larceny.

The indictment alleges that sometime between October 28, 2019, and November 4, 2019, Traversie harvested a white-tailed deer outside of the tribal hunting season, in violation of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe hunting laws and regulations. After Traversie shot the deer, he left and returned the next day to remove the head and left the carcass behind. The white-tailed deer had a value of more than $1,000.

The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 5 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund for each Count. Restitution may also be ordered.

Traversie pleaded not guilty to the indictment on February 18, 2020, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno.

The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Game, Fish and Parks Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges is prosecuting the case.

Traversie was released on bond pending trial. A trial date has not been set.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/eagle-butte-man-indicted-wildlife-and-larceny-charges