Two North Dakota Men Charged with Credit Union Robbery in Eagle Butte, South Dakota
PIERRE – In a shocking turn of events, Jason Cook, age 40, and Conrad DeMarce, age 37, have been charged with Credit Union Robbery in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.
According to the indictment, Cook and DeMarce allegedly took money from the Black Hills Federal Credit Union in Eagle Butte by force, violence, and intimidation on April 8, 2025.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 20 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, three years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Cook and DeMarce were remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has been scheduled for June 30, 2025.
The investigation is being conducted by the FBI and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Wayne Venhuizen is prosecuting the case.
Cook and DeMarce are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The crime occurred on April 8, 2025, in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.
The defendants, Jason Cook and Conrad DeMarce, face a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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