United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a Mobridge, South Dakota, woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for leaving the Community Alternatives of the Black Hills on Dec. 15, 2012, and not returning.
Camille Touche, age 26, was indicted by a federal grand jury on January 8, 2013, for Escape from Custody. Touche appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on January 9, 2013, and pled not guilty to the indictment. The maximum penalty upon conviction is 5 years of imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. The charge is merely an accusation, and Touche is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The investigation is being conducted by the United States Marshal’s Service. Assistant United States Attorney Eric Kelderman is prosecuting the case. Touche was remanded to the custody of the United States Marshal. A trial date has not yet been set.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
