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Waubay Man Sentenced for Escaping from Custody
A 32-year-old Waubay man has been sentenced to federal prison for escaping from custody. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Levi Ambrose Locke was sentenced to nine months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100. Locke was convicted of Escape from Custody, which stems from an incident on April 13, 2023, when he left Dismas Charities, an institutional facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, without returning that same day.
Levi Ambrose Locke was indicted by a federal grand jury in May of 2023 and pleaded guilty on August 25, 2023. The case was investigated by the U.S. Marshals Service, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Ann M. Hoffman prosecuted the case. Locke was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
The incident occurred when Locke left Dismas Charities to go work his shift at his place of employment, but instead of going to work, he escaped and did not return to the facility that same day as required. Locke was at Dismas Charities based on a felony conviction.
The sentencing took place on November 28, 2023. Locke will serve nine months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, and pay a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100. Locke’s immediate future is to serve time in federal prison, but upon release, he will be under supervision for two years.
Locke’s case serves as a reminder of the seriousness of escaping from custody. Escape from Custody is a federal offense that carries significant penalties. Locke’s sentence reflects the severity of his actions and the need for him to serve time for his crime.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has stated that they will continue to prosecute individuals who escape from custody, and will work to ensure that those who commit this offense are held accountable for their actions.
Levi Ambrose Locke’s sentencing serves as a reminder of the importance of following the rules and completing the terms of one’s sentence. Locke’s actions have consequences, and he will now face the consequences of his actions in the form of federal prison time and supervised release.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the case was investigated by the U.S. Marshals Service, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Ann M. Hoffman prosecuted the case. Locke was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has stated that they will continue to prosecute individuals who escape from custody, and will work to ensure that those who commit this offense are held accountable for their actions.
Levi Ambrose Locke, 32, of Waubay, South Dakota, was sentenced to nine months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100. Locke was convicted of Escape from Custody, which stems from an incident on April 13, 2023, when he left Dismas Charities, an institutional facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, without returning that same day.
DEFENDANT: Levi Ambrose Locke
CITY, STATE: Waubay, South Dakota
CRIMINAL CHARGE: Escape from Custody
DATE: April 13, 2023
SENTENCE: Nine months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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