Oglala Man Pleads Guilty to Destruction of Government Property
In a shocking turn of events, Eldon Ray Tobacco, a 26-year-old from Oglala, South Dakota, has pleaded guilty to destroying government property.
According to the charges, Tobacco threw a rock at the windshield of a 2010 Ford Expedition belonging to the U.S. General Services Administration and leased to the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety.
The incident occurred between March 27 and 28, 2011, causing significant damage that resulted in the replacement of the windshield.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, and the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety, with the case being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Wayne Venhuizen.
Tobacco has been released on bond pending sentencing, with a presentence investigation ordered. A sentencing date has been set for October 25, 2013.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is 1 year imprisonment and a $100,000 fine.
Tobacco’s guilty plea brings an end to a tumultuous period for the community, with the destruction of government property causing significant disruption and financial strain.
In related news, the Oglala Sioux Tribe has announced plans to increase security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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