A Rapid City man with a criminal history was sentenced last week for illegally possessing a loaded 9mm pistol during a traffic stop while high on a controlled substance. Tyler Krebs, 29, faced federal charges after law enforcement discovered the firearm, marking a clear violation of federal law prohibiting felons from owning weapons.
Krebs was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 21, 2016, following the incident on May 19, 2016, when Rapid City police pulled him over for traffic violations. During the stop, officers detected signs of impairment and found the concealed handgun. Toxicology reports later confirmed Krebs was under the influence of a controlled substance at the time.
On February 22, 2018, U.S. District Court Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken sentenced Krebs to time served, with no additional jail time, but imposed strict supervision moving forward. He will serve 2 years under federal supervised release and must pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The charge—Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person—carries serious consequences, especially given Krebs’ status as a convicted felon. Federal law bars individuals with felony convictions from possessing firearms, a rule enforced aggressively by agencies like the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF).
This investigation was jointly conducted by the ATF and the Rapid City Police Department, highlighting the ongoing collaboration between federal and local law enforcement to remove illegal guns from city streets. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Benjamin Patterson, who emphasized the danger posed by armed individuals with criminal records.
United States Attorney Ron Parsons confirmed the sentencing, underscoring the federal government’s commitment to holding repeat offenders accountable. While Krebs avoided additional prison time, his supervised release means any misstep could land him back behind bars.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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