United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man convicted of Third Degree Burglary was sentenced on September 9, 2019, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.
Michael Charlton, age 18, was sentenced to 6 months in federal prison, 6 months of home confinement, 3 years of supervised release, a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100, and restitution in the amount of $6,785.83.
Michael Charlton was indicted by a federal grand jury on April 9, 2019. He pled guilty on June 18, 2019.
The conviction stemmed from an incident on Jan. 29, 2019, where Charlton broke into a business in Eagle Butte, and stole over $2,500 in coins. While in the business, he also damaged several pieces of equipment, causing further loss to the victim.
This case was investigated by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cameron J. Cook prosecuted the case.
Charlton was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
