A 55-year-old man from Parmelee, South Dakota, has been indicted for failing to register as a sex offender, federal authorities announced today. Lionel Eugene Roubideaux is accused of violating the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.
Roubideaux, 55, was indicted on October 16, 2018, for failing to properly register as a sex offender between March 17, 2018 and August 14, 2018. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on November 27, 2018, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
As a result of a 1987 conviction for Aggravated Sexual Abuse, Roubideaux is required to register as a sex offender for his natural life. The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 10 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, 5 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Roubideaux was convicted of Aggravated Sexual Abuse in December 1987. It is alleged that he failed to properly register as a sex offender during the alleged time period.
The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Elmore is prosecuting the case.
Roubideaux was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set. The charge is merely an accusation and Roubideaux is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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