United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that two Eagle Butte, South Dakota, men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for First Degree Burglary, Assault with Intent to Commit Murder, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, and Robbery.
Bevan Bordeaux, age 30, was indicted on June 14, 2017. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on June 19, 2017, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
Payton Bartlett, age 18, was indicted on June 14, 2017. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on June 20, 2017, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 20 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and up to $400 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The Indictment alleges that on April 18, 2017, Bordeaux and Bartlett broke into someone’s home and stole money, as well as assaulted the owner of the home with shod feet and a knife. The assault resulted in serious bodily injury.
The charges are merely accusations and Bordeaux and Bartlett are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The investigation is being conducted by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller is prosecuting the case.
Bordeaux and Bartlett were remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
