Stacey Flute, Aiding and Abetting Larceny, South Dakota 2022

State: South Dakota
Category: Violent Crime
Source: <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/lower-brule-woman-charged-aiding-and-abetting-larceny" style="color:#cc0000;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DOJ Press Release ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â Ã¢â‚¬â€

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Lower Brule Woman Charged with Aiding and Abetting Larceny

A Lower Brule woman has been indicted on federal charges of aiding and abetting larceny, a crime that carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine.

Stacey Flute, age 32, was indicted in May 2022 by a federal grand jury for her alleged role in the theft of personal property with a value in excess of $1,000. The crime is alleged to have taken place between March 1, 2018, and May 1, 2018, at Lower Brule, South Dakota.

According to court documents, Flute pleaded not guilty to the indictment on August 22, 2022, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno. The investigation into the crime is being conducted by the FBI and the Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice Services, Lower Brule Agency.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley is prosecuting the case, which is pending trial. A trial date has not been set, and Flute is currently detained pending the outcome.

The charge of aiding and abetting larceny is a serious offense, and if convicted, Flute faces a maximum penalty of up to five years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine. In addition to the fine, Flute may also be ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund and undergo three years of supervised release.

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting personal property and the consequences of aiding and abetting in the theft of such property. The investigation and prosecution of this case are ongoing, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

In the meantime, the public is reminded that the charge is merely an accusation and that Flute is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The outcome of the case will be determined by the justice system, and we will respect the process.