Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison on Firearm Charges

A Sioux Falls man with a history of fleeing police is headed to federal prison. Boru Wako, Jr. was sentenced to seven years for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and illegal receipt of a firearm while under indictment.

By Christal Blue September 17, 2025 11:45 am

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A Sioux Falls man with a history of eluding police is headed to federal prison. Boru Wako, Jr. has been sentenced to seven years behind bars for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and illegal receipt of a firearm while under indictment. The conviction stems from a 2023 incident when Wako fled police in a stolen vehicle, later abandoning it and escaping on foot after stealing another car. Officers found a firearm in the first vehicle with Wako’s DNA on it. Wako will also serve three years of supervised release following his prison term. For more crime stories from MitchellNow.com, click here.

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