In a shocking case of theft, Tanner Shields, a 32-year-old Fort Thompson man, has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for Larceny in Hughes County, South Dakota.
The incident occurred on June 21, 2021, when Shields used a stolen pick-up truck and trailer to steal a skid steer. He then removed the serial numbers from the equipment, making it difficult to identify the stolen property.
Shields was indicted by a federal grand jury on February 8, 2022, and subsequently pled guilty on April 4, 2022. The conviction was a result of an investigation by the Sioux Falls Police Department, the Tripp County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice Services.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley prosecuted the case, ensuring that Shields faced the consequences of his actions. Shields was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service after the sentencing.
The sentence also includes three years of supervised release and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions and the consequences of theft.
Tanner Shields, 32, is a resident of Fort Thompson, South Dakota. He was convicted of Larceny, a serious crime that can have severe consequences.
The case highlights the efforts of law enforcement agencies in South Dakota to combat theft and other crimes. The Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice Services, the Sioux Falls Police Department, and the Tripp County Sheriff’s Office worked together to bring Shields to justice.
This case is a reminder that theft is a serious crime with severe consequences. Tanner Shields will spend 21 months in federal prison and will be under supervision for three years after his release.
Tanner Shields, a Fort Thompson man, has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison and a $100 fine for Larceny in Hughes County, South Dakota. The case was investigated by the Sioux Falls Police Department, the Tripp County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice Services.
The incident occurred on June 21, 2021, when Shields used a stolen pick-up truck and trailer to steal a skid steer. He then removed the serial numbers from the equipment, making it difficult to identify the stolen property.
Shields was indicted by a federal grand jury on February 8, 2022, and subsequently pled guilty on April 4, 2022. The conviction was a result of an investigation by the Sioux Falls Police Department, the Tripp County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice Services.
Tanner Shields will serve his sentence in federal prison and will be under supervision for three years after his release. The Federal Crime Victims Fund will receive a special assessment of $100 as part of his sentence.
This case is a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions and the consequences of theft. Tanner Shields will spend 21 months in federal prison and will be under supervision for three years after his release.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice Services, the Sioux Falls Police Department, and the Tripp County Sheriff’s Office worked together to bring Shields to justice. The case highlights the efforts of law enforcement agencies in South Dakota to combat theft and other crimes.
Tanner Shields, a 32-year-old Fort Thompson man, has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for Larceny in Hughes County, South Dakota.
The incident occurred on June 21, 2021, when Shields used a stolen pick-up truck and trailer to steal a skid steer. He then removed the serial numbers from the equipment, making it difficult to identify the stolen property.
Shields was indicted by a federal grand jury on February 8, 2022, and subsequently pled guilty on April 4, 2022. The conviction was a result of an investigation by the Sioux Falls Police Department, the Tripp County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice Services.
The Federal Crime Victims Fund will receive a special assessment of $100 as part of Shields’ sentence. He will also serve three years of supervised release after his release from federal prison.
This case is a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions and the consequences of theft. Tanner Shields will spend 21 months in federal prison and will be under supervision for three years after his release.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice Services, the Sioux Falls Police Department, and the Tripp County Sheriff’s Office worked together to bring Shields to justice. The case highlights the efforts of law enforcement agencies in South Dakota to combat theft and other crimes.
Tanner Shields will serve his sentence in federal prison and will be under supervision for three years after his release. The case is a reminder of the severe consequences of theft and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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