Eagle Butte Man Charged with Burglary and Arson
Shane Taken Alive, a 27-year-old man from Eagle Butte, South Dakota, has been charged with burglary and arson. The alleged crimes took place on October 12, 2017, when Taken Alive allegedly entered two unoccupied modular classrooms at the Takini School and set fire to them.
According to the indictment, Taken Alive was charged with Third Degree Burglary and Arson. The maximum penalty for these crimes is up to 5 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Taken Alive was indicted on July 18, 2017, and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on October 18, 2018, where he pled not guilty to the indictment. The investigation is being conducted by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller is prosecuting the case.
Taken Alive was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set. The charges are merely accusations, and Taken Alive is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The alleged crimes have serious consequences for Taken Alive, who faces a significant sentence if convicted. The maximum penalty of up to 5 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine serves as a reminder of the severity of these crimes.
The case highlights the importance of law enforcement working together to bring those responsible for crimes to justice. The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives are to be commended for their efforts in investigating this case.
Taken Alive’s current status is that he is being held in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. The outcome of the case remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the alleged crimes are serious and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The exact date of the alleged crimes is October 12, 2017. The indictment was handed down on July 18, 2017. Taken Alive’s appearance before the judge occurred on October 18, 2018.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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