Joshua Felix, Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm, South Dakota 2013

Joshua Felix, a 39-year-old Winner, South Dakota man, has been sentenced to 4 months in custody, 4 months of home confinement, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund for being a Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm. The conviction stems from a disturbing incident where authorities found Felix in possession of a rifle during a disturbance investigation on March 15, 2012.

According to U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson, Felix’s previous conviction for domestic violence simple assault on June 15, 2004, in Tripp County made him a prohibited person under federal law. This meant that he was not allowed to possess firearms. However, Felix was found to be in possession of a rifle during the 2012 investigation, leading to his indictment by a federal grand jury on January 16, 2013.

Felix later pled guilty to the charge on April 2, 2013. The investigation was conducted by the Tripp County Sheriff’s Office and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Maher prosecuted the case.

Felix was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service following the sentencing. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of strict gun laws and the consequences of violating them.

The 4-month prison sentence is a significant penalty for Felix’s actions, and the additional 4 months of home confinement will ensure that he has time to reflect on his mistakes. The $100 fine to the Federal Crime Victims Fund is a small price to pay for the severity of the crime.

The Tripp County Sheriff’s Office and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services deserve credit for their efforts in investigating the disturbance and bringing Felix to justice. Their work is a testament to the importance of community policing and the need for law enforcement agencies to work together to keep our communities safe.

As for Felix, his future is uncertain. With a conviction for being a Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm, it’s unclear what other challenges he may face in the future. One thing is certain, however – he will be serving time for his crime, and that’s a consequence he will have to live with for a long time to come.

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