A disturbing case of failure to register as a sex offender has shaken the quiet streets of Bullhead, South Dakota. Mario Delaney Crow Ghost, a 45-year-old man, has been convicted and sentenced for his heinous crime.
Crow Ghost was found guilty of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, a charge stemming from his failure to register as a sex offender from October 19, 2015, to March 15, 2016. During this period, Crow Ghost had been convicted in U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota, for Sexual Abuse of a Minor.
This conviction was the result of a thorough investigation by the U.S. Marshals Service, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley prosecuting the case.
Crow Ghost was indicted by a federal grand jury on March 15, 2016. He pled guilty on June 12, 2016, marking the beginning of the end of his ordeal.
On August 15, 2016, Crow Ghost was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann to 10 months in custody, 8 years of Supervised Release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.
The case is a stark reminder of the importance of registering as a sex offender and the consequences that follow when this obligation is neglected. The U.S. Marshals Service continues to work tirelessly to ensure that justice is served in such cases.
Crow Ghost was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, marking the beginning of his sentence. As the community breathes a sigh of relief, it serves as a reminder of the importance of public safety and the need for strict adherence to sex offender registration laws.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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