RAPID CITY, SD – Evan Brown Bull, 38, of Kyle, South Dakota, is headed to federal prison after a jury found him guilty of illegally possessing ammunition, a conviction handed down in January and resulting in a 33-month sentence. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier delivered the sentence on March 27, 2024, also ordering Brown Bull to pay $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The case originated with a routine traffic stop in Rapid City back in March of 2022. During the stop, officers discovered Brown Bull possessed 11 rounds of Black Hills Ammunition .380 AUTO, 49 rounds of Blazer 9x19mm Luger, and another 49 rounds of PMC .38 Special ammunition. The seemingly small cache carries a significant penalty for someone with Brown Bull’s criminal history.
As a previously convicted felon, Brown Bull is legally prohibited from owning or possessing any type of ammunition. The two-day jury trial established this fact, leading to the guilty verdict. Federal prosecutors successfully argued that Brown Bull knowingly violated federal law, despite his prior conviction.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota, led by Alison J. Ramsdell, highlighted the case as part of the “Project Safe Neighborhoods” (PSN) initiative. PSN aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence by fostering collaboration between law enforcement at all levels and the communities they serve. The program focuses on building trust, supporting community organizations, and strategically prioritizing enforcement.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) spearheaded the investigation, with crucial assistance from the Rapid City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Anna Lindrooth handled the prosecution, presenting the evidence that ultimately led to Brown Bull’s conviction and sentencing. The ATF’s involvement underscores the agency’s ongoing efforts to keep firearms and ammunition out of the hands of those legally barred from possessing them.
Following the sentencing hearing, Brown Bull was immediately taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service to begin serving his two-year and nine-month prison term. The case serves as a stark reminder that possessing ammunition as a convicted felon carries serious federal consequences, and that authorities are actively pursuing these violations in South Dakota and nationwide.
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