A federal grand jury has indicted 18-year-old James Short Bear of Lower Brule, South Dakota, on charges of Third Degree Burglary.
The indictment alleges that on February 10, 2014, Short Bear unlawfully entered and remained in an unoccupied structure with the intent to commit the crime of larceny.
Short Bear appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on March 13, 2014, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 5 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 2 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges is prosecuting the case, which is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Short Bear 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 Short Bear is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Johnson, Brendan V., U.S. Attorney, stated that the investigation is ongoing, and further information will be released as it becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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