Joshua Felix, Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm, South Dakota 2013

Winner Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Violation

In a shocking turn of events, Joshua Felix, a 39-year-old resident of Winner, South Dakota, has pleaded guilty to a firearm violation. The crime, which is punishable by up to 10 years in custody and a $250,000 fine, was committed on March 15, 2012.

According to court documents, Felix was found to be in possession of a rifle, despite being a prohibited person due to a previous conviction for domestic violence simple assault on June 15, 2004 in Tripp County. As a result, Felix was prohibited from possessing firearms by operation of federal law.

The investigation into Felix’s activities was conducted by the Tripp County Sheriff’s Office and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy M. Maher.

A presentence investigation has been ordered, and a sentencing date has been set for June 24, 2013. Felix was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending sentencing.

The maximum penalty upon conviction is 10 years in custody, a $250,000 fine, or both; 3 years of supervised release; and a $100 special assessment. Felix’s current status is pending sentencing.

Defendant: Joshua Felix, a 39-year-old man from Winner, South Dakota. Exact criminal charges: Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm. City and state: Winner, South Dakota. Exact date: April 2, 2013 (sentencing date). Sentence or outcome: Pleaded guilty. Dollar amounts: $250,000 fine, $100 special assessment.

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