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United States of America v. Dillan Hafer
Date: 07-30-2025
Case Number: 24-cf-102
Judge: Scott J. Frankel
Court: The United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (St. Joseph County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in South Bend
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best South Bend, Indiana Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
South Bend, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with theft from the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
South Bend Man Sentenced to 6 Months in Prison
Dillan Hafer, 26 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States Magistrate Judge Scott J. Frankel after pleading guilty to theft from the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.
Hafer walked into the Four Winds Casino in South Bend and stole six bottles of alcohol from an unattended bar at the event center in the casino, which is owned and operated by the Pokagon Band. Pokagon Band tribal police successfully identified Hafer after reviewing casino security camera footage that captured the crime. Hafer has a significant criminal history, including convictions for drug possession, auto theft, and robbery.
"We in the Northern District of Indiana value our federal partnership with the Pokagon Band,†said Acting U.S. Attorney Proctor. "Today's sentence illustrates our office's commitment to aggressively prosecuting crime committed on Pokagon trust land.â€
"The Pokagon Band Tribal Police Department is grateful for the strong collaborative relationship with our federal and local law enforcement partners. Safeguarding Pokagon Band Tribal lands and holding individuals accountable for crimes committed on them remains a top priority of the Pokagon Band Tribal Police Department,†said Pokagon Band Tribal Police Chief Douglas Callahan.
This case was investigated by the Pokagon Tribal Police Department, the South Bend Police Department, the St. Joseph County Airport Authority Police Department, the University of Notre Dame Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Luke N. Reilander.
Hafer was sentenced to 6 months in prison followed by 1 year of supervised release.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Dillan Hafer?
The outcome was: Hafer was sentenced to 6 months in prison followed by 1 year of supervised release.
Which court heard United States of America v. Dillan Hafer?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (St. Joseph County), IN. The presiding judge was Scott J. Frankel.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Dillan Hafer?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in South Bend. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best South Bend, Indiana Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Dillan Hafer decided?
This case was decided on July 30, 2025.