A brazen burglary in Mission, South Dakota, has landed a local man behind bars. Kurt Bartlett, age 28, was sentenced to time served from his arrest on July 9, 2020, through March 3, 2022, equal to approximately 20 months in custody, followed by three years of supervised release, a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100, and $6,275.52 in restitution.
Bartlett was convicted of Third Degree Burglary, a serious crime that can result in lengthy prison sentences. According to court documents, the burglary occurred in the early morning hours of July 9, 2021, at the Todd County School District Bus Shop in Mission, South Dakota.
The investigation into the burglary was conducted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, the Mission Police Department, and the Mellette County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson prosecuted the case.
Bartlett was arrested on an outstanding warrant for a state parole violation after he and the stolen vehicle were located later that day by Mellette County Sheriff’s Office Deputies in White River. He was questioned and admitted to stealing the vehicle.
The burglary was a serious offense that put the community at risk. The fact that Bartlett was arrested and sentenced is a testament to the hard work of law enforcement agencies in the region.
Bartlett was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service following his sentencing. The case serves as a reminder to the community to take proactive steps to prevent crime and to report suspicious activity to law enforcement.
The sentencing of Kurt Bartlett for Third Degree Burglary sends a strong message that crime will not be tolerated in our community. We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who commit crimes are held accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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