Jacob Henry Leroy, Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, South Dakota 2025
SIoux Falls, SD - In a shocking turn of events, 22-year-old Jacob Henry Leroy has been sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.
The sentencing took place on October 20, 2025, before Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange. Leroy was also ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
According to court documents, Leroy was arrested on November 14, 2024, following a search of his person and residence. During the search, law enforcement found a .38 Special Caliber, double-action revolver, hidden inside his pant leg. Additionally, officers discovered methamphetamine in Leroy's pocket and sock.
Leroy is prohibited from possessing the firearm due to a prior felony conviction and his status as a drug user at the time of the arrest.
The case was investigated by the Sioux Falls Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Connie Larson prosecuted the case.
Leroy was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service following the sentencing.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing gun violence and protecting communities from violent crime. Through this operation, law enforcement agencies across the country work together to dismantle cartels and transnational criminal organizations.
Leroy's prison sentence is a significant step in the right direction for the community. His actions put himself and others at risk, and it's essential that we hold individuals accountable for their crimes.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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