Rosebud Woman Charged with Arson
A 25-year-old Rosebud woman has been slapped with a federal indictment for allegedly setting fire to and burning a residence in March 2013.
Mary Peneaux, 25, was indicted on November 14, 2013, for the crime, which carries a maximum penalty of up to life in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, five years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Peneaux appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on January 28, 2014, and pled not guilty to the indictment. She was released on bond pending trial, with a trial date yet to be set.
The charge relates to an incident on March 23, 2013, when Peneaux allegedly set fire to the victim’s residence. The investigation is being conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie H. Ruettgers is prosecuting the case, reminding everyone that the charge is merely an accusation and Peneaux is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services have worked tirelessly to gather evidence in this case, and we appreciate their dedication to justice. We will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
In the meantime, the community is left wondering what could have led to such a heinous crime. We urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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