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Patrick Brewer, Sr., Failure to Appear, South Dakota 2025

Published April 4, 2025

Rapid City Man Sentenced to Over Three Years in Federal Prison for Failure to Appear

Rapid City - In a shocking turn of events, Patrick Brewer, Sr., 49, was sentenced to three years and one month in federal prison for failing to appear in court.

The sentencing took place on March 31, 2025, after U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence. Brewer was convicted of Failure to Appear, a serious offense that carried significant consequences.

Brewer was initially ordered to serve a 46-month sentence for a 2024 assault charge, but his failure to appear in court earned him an additional 37 months in custody. The district court denounced Brewer's disrespect for the law and disregard for the Court's order to self-surrender.

The investigation into Brewer's disappearance was led by the U.S. Marshals Service, who searched for him for months before finally locating him in December 2024. Assistant U.S. Attorney Anna Lindrooth prosecuted the case, bringing justice to the people of Rapid City.

Brewer was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, where he will serve his sentence. The court also ordered him to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

This case serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting the law and following court orders. Brewer's actions have consequences, and he will now face the full brunt of those consequences. The people of Rapid City can rest easier knowing that justice has been served.

The case was investigated by the U.S. Marshals Service, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Anna Lindrooth prosecuted the case. The sentencing marks the end of a long and complex investigation, and we are pleased to see justice served.

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Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/rapid-city-man-sentenced-over-three-years-federal-prison-failure-appear