Marcos Bear Shield, Firearm Possession, South Dakota 2022

Rapid City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm and Ammunition Possession

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition, despite being a convicted felon. Marcos Bear Shield, 26, was sentenced on March 7, 2022, by Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.

Bear Shield was convicted of Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Prohibited Person. The conviction stems from Bear Shield knowingly possessing a Smith & Wesson, model 442 Centennial Airweight, .38 Smith & Wesson Special caliber, double-action revolver and .38 Special caliber ammunition, which was found after he came into contact with law enforcement in May 2020 at Rapid City.

The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Rapid City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Benjamin Patterson prosecuted the case.

Bear Shield was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. He received a sentence of two years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the government’s violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.

The case against Bear Shield serves as a reminder of the importance of enforcing laws against individuals who possess firearms and ammunition despite being prohibited from doing so. The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement and the U.S. Attorney’s Office to keeping our communities safe.

Bear Shield’s conviction and sentence are a direct result of the tireless efforts of law enforcement and prosecutors to hold individuals accountable for their actions. We will continue to work together to reduce violent crime in our communities and keep our neighborhoods safe.

Mandatory Facts:

Defendant: Marcos Bear Shield

Criminal Charges: Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Prohibited Person

City and State: Rapid City, South Dakota

Exact Date: March 7, 2022 (sentencing)

Sentence: Two years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment

Dollar Amounts: $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund

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