United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Rosebud, South Dakota, man convicted of Assaulting a Federal Officer was sentenced on July 17, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.
Ronald Red Tomahawk, age 31, was sentenced to 12 months and 1 day in prison, followed by 2 years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.
Red Tomahawk was indicted by a federal grand jury on Feb. 15, 2017. He pled guilty on April 24, 2017.
The conviction stemmed from an incident that occurred in St. Francis, South Dakota, on Sept. 25, 2016, wherein Rosebud Sioux Tribe Police Officers were arresting Red Tomahawk on an outstanding warrant. Red Tomahawk was intoxicated and became violent with the officers as they attempted to place him in wrist restraints.
This case was investigated by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson prosecuted the case.
Red Tomahawk was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
