Felon Sentenced for Possessing Stolen Firearm
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for being in possession of a stolen firearm. Andrei Kevin Russell, 29, was handed down a 92-month prison sentence by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier on January 27, 2014.
Russell was convicted of possessing a stolen firearm, a charge stemming from an incident where he gave law enforcement permission to search his residence in Hartford, South Dakota. During the search, officers discovered a Benelli 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun in the garage that had been stolen from a Sioux Falls residence.
Russell was initially indicted for being a felon in possession of a firearm and for possessing a stolen firearm by a federal grand jury on March 6, 2013. However, he only pled guilty to the stolen firearm offense on November 1, 2013, with the other charge being dismissed.
This case was investigated by the Sioux Falls Police Department and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Connie Larson prosecuted the case, which ultimately led to Russell’s conviction and sentencing.
As part of his sentence, Russell will also serve three years of supervised release after completing his prison term. He was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service following his sentencing.
The investigation and prosecution of Russell’s case serve as a reminder of the importance of enforcing laws related to firearms and crime in our community. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors who work tirelessly to bring criminals to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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