Sylvan Larrabee, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, South Dakota 2021

Local Man Indicted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

A federal grand jury in South Dakota has indicted Sylvan Larrabee, a 28-year-old man from Eagle Butte, for failing to register as a sex offender. This is a serious crime that carries significant penalties and highlights the importance of adhering to sex offender registration laws.

Larrabee was convicted of Sexual Contact With a Minor in January 2017, which made him subject to sex offender registration requirements. However, the indictment alleges that between April 17, 2020, and February 8, 2021, Larrabee failed to properly register as a sex offender and update his registration, as required.

The maximum penalty for this offense is up to 10 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, 5 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund on each count. Restitution may also be ordered.

The investigation into this case is being conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller handling the prosecution. Larrabee appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on May 19, 2021, and pled not guilty to the indictment.

Larrabee was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled. The charge is merely an accusation, and Larrabee is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The failure to register as a sex offender is a serious offense with significant consequences. It is essential for individuals with sex offender registration requirements to adhere to these laws to maintain public safety and trust.

Sylvan Larrabee, 28, of Eagle Butte, South Dakota, is the defendant in this case. The exact criminal charge is Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. The city and state are Eagle Butte, South Dakota. The exact date of the offense is between April 17, 2020, and February 8, 2021. Larrabee faces up to 10 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, as well as other potential penalties.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/eagle-butte-man-indicted-failure-register-sex-offender