United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Winner, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
Anthony Ray Martinez, Jr., age 36, was indicted on Sept. 12, 2017. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on Sept. 25, 2017, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 10 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The Indictment alleges that on April 1, 2015, Martinez, having previously been convicted of a felony, did knowingly possess a firearm.
The charge is merely an accusation and Martinez is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The investigation is being conducted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel C. Nelson is prosecuting the case.
Martinez was released on bond pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
