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Felon Caught with Firearm
An Eagle Butte man has been accused of violating federal firearm laws, according to a recent indictment out of the Northern District of South Dakota court.
Tahlon Ducheneaux, a 28-year-old resident of Eagle Butte, is facing charges of being a Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm. The indictment alleges that on March 23, 2021, Ducheneaux knowingly possessed a firearm, despite being a convicted felon.
The maximum penalty for this crime is up to 10 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Ducheneaux was indicted on July 13, 2021, and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on July 19, 2021, where he pled not guilty to the charges. The investigation is being conducted by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges is prosecuting the case, which is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime. PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime.
Ducheneaux was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set. The indictment is merely an accusation, and Ducheneaux is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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