A brazen burglary in Mission, South Dakota, has landed a local man behind bars. Preston White Feather, 21, was sentenced to 8 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release for his role in the crime.
The burglary occurred in the early morning hours of September 17, 2016, when White Feather broke into the Todd County Achievement School and stole property belonging to the Exceptional Education Department.
White Feather pleaded guilty to Third Degree Burglary on June 27, 2017, just a month after being indicted by a federal grand jury on May 16, 2017.
U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange handed down the sentence on September 5, 2017, also ordering White Feather to pay a special assessment of $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund and restitution in the amount of $3,815.
The investigation into the crime was led by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson prosecuting the case.
White Feather was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service immediately after the sentencing hearing.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the need for increased security measures in our communities, particularly in educational institutions.
White Feather’s sentence is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors working to bring justice to the victims of this crime.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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