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Wessington Springs Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charge
A 53-year-old Wessington Springs man pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm after being stopped by the Jerauld County Sheriff’s office with methamphetamine, marijuana, and four firearms in his vehicle.
According to court documents, Jonathan Tyrrell was stopped on December 15, 2011, after being pulled over by the Jerauld County Sheriff. A search of his vehicle revealed methamphetamine, marijuana, and four firearms, and Tyrrell tested positive for using controlled substances.
Tyrrell, 53, of Wessington Springs, South Dakota, appeared before U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange on February 12, 2013, and pleaded guilty to Count I of the Indictment, which charged him with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is 10 years of imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, or both; 3 years of supervised release and an additional 2 years of supervised release upon revocation. Restitution may also be imposed.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathryn N. Rich. Tyrrell was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending sentencing, which has been set for May 2, 2013.
Tyrrell’s guilty plea stems from his possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a charge that carries serious consequences. The maximum penalty for this offense is steep, and it is clear that the prosecution is taking a hard stance on this case.
The case highlights the ongoing struggle against firearms and narcotics trafficking in rural areas, where law enforcement agencies often face unique challenges in rooting out these crimes.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Weapons|Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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