A Lake Andes man has been sentenced to time served for Felon in Possession of Firearms in a federal court in South Dakota.
Michael Shane Thompson, 44, was sentenced to time served, six months of home confinement, and three years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Thompson was indicted for Felon in Possession of Firearms by a federal grand jury on March 9, 2016. He pled guilty on December 15, 2016.
On February 11, 2016, Yankton Sioux Tribal Police responded to a welfare check on children in Lake Andes. Law enforcement observed the residence was unfit for any child’s welfare and safety. The children’s parents appeared to be under the influence of methamphetamine. Law enforcement observed drug paraphernalia and a sawed-off 12-gauge shotgun.
A search warrant was obtained, and more firearms and miscellaneous ammunition were found in the home and garage.
The case was investigated by Yankton Sioux Tribal Police, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy R. Jehangiri prosecuted the case.
U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced the sentencing. Seiler stated that the sentence reflects the seriousness of the offense and the need to protect the community from further harm.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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