A shocking case of government property theft has been brought to light in South Dakota. Tobin Nettifee, a 37-year-old man from Hermosa, South Dakota, has been sentenced for stealing valuable equipment from the U.S. Forest Service.
According to sources, Nettifee was convicted of Theft of Government Property, a federal crime that carries severe penalties. The case was investigated by the U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations.
Tobin Nettifee was an employee of the National Park Service when he committed the crime. He stole a chainsaw, firefighting equipment, radios, flight gear, microphones, a power generator, and power tools from the National Park Service between June 1, 2010, and August 28, 2014. This is not an isolated incident, as he also stole a Stihl chainsaw from a U.S. Forest Service pickup at the Custer station and pawned it in Rapid City on June 16, 2014.
The defendant’s actions were discovered, and he was subsequently indicted for Theft of Government Property by a federal grand jury on April 21, 2015. Nettifee pleaded guilty on August 24, 2015, and was subsequently sentenced on January 8, 2016.
The sentencing was handed down by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court. Nettifee was sentenced to 3 years of probation, ordered to pay $800 in restitution, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Tobin Nettifee’s conviction serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of government property theft. The U.S. Forest Service and other government agencies must take measures to prevent such incidents in the future. This case also highlights the importance of vigilance in detecting and prosecuting government property theft.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Theft & Property Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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