Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – A brazen burglary at the Stubby Lake Smoke Shop on the Coeur d’Alene Reservation has resulted in a lengthy prison sentence for the perpetrator, 36-year-old Joseph Reno Stensgar.
According to court documents, Stensgar, a tribal member from Plummer, Idaho, entered the smoke shop on January 3, 2014, with the intention of stealing cartons of cigarettes. However, the burglary quickly escalated into a full-blown heist, with Stensgar and an accomplice making off with cigarettes, cash, and a laptop computer from the store. Additionally, they stole the store clerk’s car keys and a 2012 Subaru Forrester.
The crime was investigated by the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). After a lengthy investigation, Stensgar was indicted by a federal grand jury in Coeur d’Alene on May 20, 2014.
On January 3, 2014, Stensgar pleaded guilty to the charges, admitting to his role in the burglary. As part of his plea agreement, he agreed to pay $20,348.44 in restitution to the store and the victim.
On [date], U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge sentenced Stensgar to 21 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. During this period, Stensgar will be subject to searches of his person, home, and automobile, and will be prohibited from using alcohol.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in the pursuit of justice. The Coeur d’Alene Tribal Police and the FBI worked tirelessly to bring Stensgar to justice, and their efforts have resulted in a significant sentence for the perpetrator.
The defendant, Joseph Reno Stensgar, is a 36-year-old tribal member from Plummer, Idaho. He was charged with theft from the Stubby Lake Smoke Shop. The crime occurred on January 3, 2014, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Stensgar was sentenced to 21 months in prison and ordered to pay $20,348.44 in restitution.
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Key Facts
- State: Idaho
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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