GRIMY TIMES – In a chilling turn of events in South Dakota, Marlow Poor Thunder has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for his brazen act of possession of a stolen firearm. The 30-year-old from Mission stood before U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier on August 25, 2025, where he was handed a three-year-and-11-month sentence.
Thunder’s descent into the clink began in February 2025 when he was indicted by a federal grand jury for Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. His guilty plea to the former charge on July 28, 2025, sealed his fate.
The grim details of Thunder’s crime were laid out in court documents: On October 24, 2024, the law enforcement trooper’s eagle eyes caught sight of Thunder piloting a stolen vehicle. A routine stop turned into an intense encounter when police found him in possession of a firearm that had been lifted from another vehicle earlier that day.
This case was a collaborative effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the South Dakota Highway Patrol, the Yankton Police Department, and the Sioux Falls Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy Jehangiri prosecuted with unwavering determination.
Thunder’s sentence includes three years of supervised release after his federal prison term, and he is required to fork over $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund as a special assessment.
The defendant was swiftly remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, ensuring that justice was served with a heavy hand. Marlow Poor Thunder’s sentence serves as a stark reminder of the consequences for those who tamper with the sanctity of law and order.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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