ELLSWORTH, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A 24-year-old airman stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base is facing a federal murder charge. The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office said Quinterius Chappelle is accused in the death of 21-year-old Sahela Sangrait who was last seen in August. Her body was found by a hiker near Hill City earlier this month. Because it’s believed she was killed on the base, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has jurisdiction and will be prosecuting the case. For more crime stories from MitchellNow.com, click here.
Ellsworth Airman Is Charged With Murder
A 24-year-old airman stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base, Quinterius Chappelle, is facing a federal murder charge in connection with the death of 21-year-old Sahela Sangrait. Sangrait, who was last seen in August, was found dead by a hiker near Hill City earlier this month. The investigation indicates that her death occurred on the base, granting the U.S. Attorney's Office jurisdiction for prosecution. This tragic case has drawn attention to criminal activity involving military personnel.
