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Felon Sentenced for Possessing Firearm in Blunt, South Dakota
A convicted felon has been sentenced in a federal court for possessing a firearm, according to the United States Attorney Ron Parsons.
Robert Dwayne Spaid, 61, was sentenced to time served equal to 2 days in custody, 2 years of supervised release, a fine of $2,500, forfeiture of a Rossi .22 caliber rifle and 37 rounds of 12-gauge shotgun ammunition, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.
The conviction stemmed from an incident that occurred on October 27, 2016, in Pierre. On that day, Spaid was driving a vehicle in Pierre and was stopped for a traffic violation by deputies from the Hughes County Sheriff’s Office. Spaid’s vehicle was subsequently searched and a .22 caliber rifle was seized from the vehicle.
On November 23, 2016, law enforcement executed a search of Spaid’s residence and seized multiple rounds of 12-gauge shotgun ammunition. The search was a result of Spaid’s felony conviction for Unauthorized Possession of a Controlled Substance in 2004, making it illegal for him to possess firearms.
Spaid will forfeit ownership of the rifle and ammunition to the United States. This case was investigated by the Hughes County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson prosecuted the case.
Spaid was released to begin serving supervised release. His supervised release will be closely monitored by the U.S. Probation Office.
The United States Attorney Ron Parsons emphasized the importance of keeping firearms out of the hands of convicted felons. ‘This case demonstrates our commitment to keeping our communities safe by enforcing laws that prohibit individuals with felony convictions from possessing firearms,’ Parsons said.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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