Theophile Jesse Taken Alive, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, South Dakota 2021

Failure to Register as a Sex Offender Lands Eagle Butte Man in Prison

Theophile Jesse Taken Alive, a 38-year-old man from Eagle Butte, South Dakota, has been sentenced for failing to register as a sex offender. On October 13, 2021, U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down a 24-month prison sentence, followed by five years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.

Taken Alive was indicted by a federal grand jury on April 6, 2021. He pled guilty on July 12, 2021, to failing to register as a sex offender as required by federal law between March 19, 2020, and November 3, 2020. The conviction stems from Taken Alive’s failure to register as a sex offender, a requirement that is mandated for those who have been previously convicted of a sex offense in federal court.

Theophile Jesse Taken Alive, a resident of Eagle Butte, South Dakota, had previously been convicted of a sex offense in federal court, which requires him to register for the rest of his life. However, he failed to do so between March 19, 2020, and November 3, 2020, leading to his indictment and subsequent guilty plea.

Taken Alive was investigated by the U.S. Marshals Service, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Clapper prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The case has come to a close with Taken Alive being turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.

Theophile Jesse Taken Alive, a 38-year-old man from Eagle Butte, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for failing to register as a sex offender. The case has highlighted the importance of registration requirements for those who have been convicted of sex offenses in federal court.

Theophile Jesse Taken Alive, who was sentenced on October 13, 2021, will serve his 24-month prison sentence followed by five years of supervised release. He will also be required to pay a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.

This case serves as a reminder of the strict penalties that can be imposed on those who fail to comply with federal registration requirements. Theophile Jesse Taken Alive’s sentence serves as a warning to others who may be similarly situated.

The U.S. Marshals Service investigated the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Clapper prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. Theophile Jesse Taken Alive was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service following his sentencing.

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