A man and woman from Pukwana are headed to federal prison following their conviction of Embezzlement and Theft from Indian Tribal Organization.
The U-S Attorney’s Office reported 40 year old Kyle James Loudner was sentenced to one year and six months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
34 year old Talyn Ashley Douville was sentenced to six months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Restitution of $160,000 was also ordered for each.
Between May 27, 2022, and July 2, 2024, Loudner, an elected official, and Douville, a tribal employee, embezzled approximately $160,000 belonging to the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. Each signed numerous government checks to themselves or cash.
Loudner and Douville will report to the U.S. Marshals Service to begin serving their federal sentences later this month.