A Rapid City man has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s office.
Franky Torres, 29, was sentenced to six years and six months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The conviction stems from Torres, a previously convicted felon who is prohibited from possessing firearms, knowingly possessing a Springfield Armory, model XDs-45 Mod 2, .45 AUTO caliber, semi-automatic pistol, and a North American Arms Corporation, model NAA-22M, .22 Winchester Magnum Rifle caliber, single-action revolver, which were found after Torres came into contact with law enforcement in July 2021 in Rapid City.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Rapid City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Benjamin Patterson prosecuted the case.
Torres was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the U.S. government’s violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime.
The indictment was returned on November 18, 2021, and Torres pleaded guilty on April 13, 2022. The sentencing took place on July 8, 2022.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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