Rapid City Woman Charged With Concealing Person From Arrest

United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Concealing Person From Arrest. Megan Crazy Thunder, age 24, was indicted on January 16, 2013.

She appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on January 23, 2013 and pled not guilty to the indictment. The maximum penalty upon conviction is 5 years in custody, a $250,000 fine, or both; 3 years of supervised release; and a $100 Special Assessment. Restitution may also be ordered.

The charge is merely an accusation and Crazy Thunder is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The investigation is being conducted by the United States Marshal Service. Assistant United States Attorney Marie H. Ruettgers is prosecuting the case.

Crazy Thunder was released on bond pending trial. A trial date has not been set.