Raelynn Rodriguez, a 20-year-old from Pierre, is sentenced to 10 years in prison for her role in an attempted armed robbery at Hiebs Cenex gas station in Reliance. After pleading guilty to aggravated felony assault with a dangerous weapon, Rodriguez faces two years in prison after eight years are suspended, alongside a $500 fine and credit for time served.
The incident occurred on January 21, 2025, when Rodriguez entered the gas station armed with a rifle and demanded money from the clerk. A physical struggle ensued as bystanders intervened, leading to the clerk suffering significant injuries requiring 20 stitches. Law enforcement subsequently apprehended Rodriguez and potential accomplices nearby, outnumbering the attempted robbery scene.
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