"A Minnesota man has been charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Felon," said United States Attorney Ron Parsons. Mark Schmidt, age 54, was indicted on January 23, 2019, and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on April 4, 2019, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 10 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, up to 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The Indictment alleges that on or about December 5, 2018, Schmidt, a convicted felon, knowingly possessed a Smith & Wesson, model 28 Highway Patrolman, .357 Magnum caliber, double-action revolver and twenty-three rounds of Blazer brand, .357 Magnum caliber ammunition.
The charge is merely an accusation and Schmidt is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
The investigation is being conducted by the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cameron J. Cook is prosecuting the case. Schmidt was released on bond pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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