Larena Pipe on Head, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, South Dakota 2012

State: South Dakota
Category: Violent Crime
Source: <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/oglala-woman-sentenced-possessing-stolen-firearm" style="color:#cc0000;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DOJ Press Release ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â Ã¢â‚¬â€

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U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced yesterday that Larena Pipe on Head, a 27-year-old Oglala woman, was sentenced to 8 months in prison for Possession of a Stolen Firearm. Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken handed down the sentence in the U.S. District Court.

According to the investigation, Pipe on Head stole a Colt .45 caliber handgun from a man she met at a bar in Rapid City in October 2012. She later pleaded guilty on January 29, 2013. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Rapid City Police Department worked together to crack the case.

Pipe on Head was also ordered to pay $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund as part of her sentence. She will be on supervised release for 3 years following her prison term. Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Kelderman prosecuted the case.

The incident highlights the importance of gun safety and responsible ownership. Law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to combat firearm-related crimes in the region.

Larena Pipe on Head’s sentence serves as a warning to those who would engage in similar activities. The community must come together to prevent such crimes from happening in the future.

As a community, we must prioritize gun safety and work towards a safer tomorrow. Only through collective efforts can we make a difference and prevent such crimes from occurring.

The sentence is a reminder that law enforcement agencies are committed to keeping our communities safe. The case serves as a warning to those who would engage in firearm-related crimes.

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