Wallace Cody Daugherty, Possession of Firearm by a Prohibited Person, South Dakota 2021

State: South Dakota
Category: Violent Crime
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Pine Ridge Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Firearm While Prohibited

In a shocking turn of events, Wallace Cody Daugherty, a 29-year-old man from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for Possession of Firearm by a Prohibited Person.

According to court documents, Daugherty, who was an unlawful user of a controlled substance and prohibited from possessing firearms, approached his ex-girlfriend in the parking lot of the Pine Ridge IHS Hospital on September 24, 2020, while in possession of a Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol.

As she attempted to drive away, Daugherty fired multiple rounds at her vehicle, striking it multiple times. The incident was investigated by the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Safety and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Heather Sazama prosecuted the case, which is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime.

Daugherty was indicted by a federal grand jury in June 2021 and pleaded guilty on December 8, 2021. He was sentenced by Judge Karen E. Schreier, U.S. District Court, on July 7, 2022, and was ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

Daugherty was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. This case highlights the importance of addressing violent crime in our communities and the need for a comprehensive approach to reducing crime.

Daugherty’s sentence serves as a reminder that possessing a firearm while prohibited is a serious offense with severe consequences. The Grimy Times will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.