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Fort Thompson Man Guilty of Firearm Felony
A Fort Thompson man has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. Bryant Ross, 39, of Fort Thompson, South Dakota, appeared before U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange on August 29, 2013, and entered a guilty plea to the indictment that charged him with Felon in Possession of Firearm.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is 10 years of imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, an additional 2 years of supervised release upon revocation, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The charge stems from an incident on February 23, 2013, when a Bureau of Indian Affairs Officer made contact with Ross in the Old Fort campground area off of Highway 47. It was learned at this time that Bryant ‘Spud’ Ross had an active tribal warrant. During his arrest on the tribal warrant, it was learned that there were two firearms in Ross’ possession.
Ross was convicted in 1998 of Possession of Controlled Substance-Meth, which prohibits him from possessing a firearm. The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges is prosecuting the case.
Ross was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending sentencing, which has been set for November 21, 2013. The U.S. Attorney’s office has announced that they will be seeking the maximum penalty in this case.
The case highlights the importance of keeping firearms out of the hands of convicted felons, who pose a significant threat to public safety. The U.S. Attorney’s office will continue to pursue cases like this one, which demonstrate a blatant disregard for the law and the safety of our communities.
U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced the plea, stating that the office is committed to keeping our communities safe from violent crime. ‘This case demonstrates our commitment to keeping firearms out of the hands of those who are prohibited from possessing them,’ Johnson said. ‘We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that our communities are safe from the threat of violent crime.’
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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