Warren LaRoche, Identity Theft, South Dakota 2014

In a shocking case of identity theft, Warren LaRoche, a 23-year-old man from Chamberlain, South Dakota, has been sentenced for larceny. LaRoche’s case began on November 29, 2012, when he checked a guest into the Lone Star motel in Fort Thompson, South Dakota. Unbeknownst to the guest, LaRoche memorized their credit card number and created an account on Amazon.com.

Between December 3, 2012, and April 16, 2013, LaRoche made 64 purchases on the Amazon account using the guest’s credit card as payment, totaling $1,381.94. LaRoche admitted that he did not have permission to use the credit card to make these purchases.

LaRoche was indicted by a federal grand jury on November 14, 2013, and pled guilty on December 12, 2013. On January 21, 2014, U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange sentenced LaRoche to time served (66 days), 1 year of supervised release, $1,381.94 in restitution, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges prosecuting the case. The Bureau of Indian Affairs played a crucial role in bringing LaRoche to justice.

LaRoche’s actions were a clear violation of the trust placed in him by the guest. The sentence handed down by Judge Lange serves as a reminder of the severity of identity theft and the consequences that come with it.

The sentencing of LaRoche serves as a warning to others who may be tempted to engage in similar activities. Identity theft is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences for its victims. It is essential that we take steps to protect ourselves and our personal information from such crimes.

As the community comes to terms with LaRoche’s sentence, it is essential that we remember the importance of being vigilant and taking proactive measures to prevent identity theft. By doing so, we can ensure that such crimes do not happen in the future.

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