Ryker Talbot, Dominic Houston, Robbery, South Dakota 2016

Robbers Get Prison Time, Eagle Butte Convenience Store Owner Vindicated

A brutal armed robbery at the Eagle Stop Convenience Store and Gas Station in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, has been met with justice as two perpetrators were sentenced to prison time. Ryker Talbot, 20, of Ogden, Utah, and Dominic Houston, 18, of Eagle Butte, were found guilty of the heinous crime.

Talbot was handed an 84-month prison sentence, to be followed by three years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $1,743.20 in restitution to the store and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Houston received a 46-month sentence, with two years of supervised release following his release from prison. He was also ordered to pay the same restitution and assessment as Talbot.

The robbery took place on July 2, 2016, when Talbot and Houston discussed committing a robbery and ultimately decided to target the Eagle Stop. Houston acted as a lookout while Talbot entered the store, armed with a Maverick 12-gauge shotgun. The clerk was ordered to hand over money, which Talbot then pocketed.

The case was investigated by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services and the Division of Criminal Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller prosecuted the case. Both men were immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service after their sentencing.

The convenience store owner can finally rest easy, knowing that justice has been served. The robbery was a traumatic event for the community, and the sentencing of these two individuals brings a sense of closure.

The incident highlights the importance of community cooperation and the dedication of law enforcement agencies in bringing perpetrators to justice. The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services and the Division of Criminal Investigation worked tirelessly to uncover the evidence and secure the convictions of Talbot and Houston.

With their prison sentences, Talbot and Houston will no longer be able to threaten the safety and security of the Eagle Butte community. The people of Eagle Butte can now look forward to a safer and more secure future, thanks to the bravery and dedication of law enforcement and the justice system.

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