A woman from Box Elder, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 8 years in federal prison for her role in a brazen robbery at two local casinos.
Karmen Englert, 37, was sentenced on March 3, 2021, to 8 years in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund and $1,579.49 in restitution to Rushmore Casino and $800.00 in restitution to Market Square Casino.
The conviction stems from Englert driving two men to and from Rushmore Casino and Market Square Casino, where the males robbed the casinos at gunpoint in March 2020. The three also drove to Jokers Casino with the intent of committing a robbery but were unsuccessful. All three casinos are located in Rapid City, South Dakota.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco, and Explosives, and the Rapid City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Benjamin Patterson prosecuted the case.
Englert was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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