Two Sioux Falls men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Drug User in Possession of a Firearm.
18 year olds Harry Nyemah and Ebenezer Jatenaw both pled not guilty.
The Indictment alleges that on or about December 14, 2021, Nyemah and Jatenaw were found in possession of a stolen firearm, a Rock River Arms LAR 15, 5.56x45mm NATO Caliber, semi-automatic pistol, which had been previously shipped and transported in interstate and foreign commerce. Nyemah is also alleged to be an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 10 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, three years of supervised release, and up to $200 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation is being conducted by Homeland Security Investigations and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Clapper is prosecuting the case.
Nyemah and Jatenaw were released on bond pending trial which has been set for March 22, 2022.
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