United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault by Strangulation, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and Brandishing a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence.
Jared Bourland, age 36, was indicted on Nov. 17, 2017. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on Nov. 28, 2017, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to life in prison and/or a $250,000 fine, 5 years of supervised release, and $100.00 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The Indictment alleges that on Dec. 28, 2016, in Dewey County, South Dakota, Bourland did unlawfully assault his spouse by strangulation and suffocation. The Indictment further alleges that on Dec. 29, 2016, Bourland assaulted his spouse with a dangerous weapon with the intent to do bodily harm and knowingly carried a long gun during and in relation to a crime of violence.
The charge is merely an accusation and Bourland is 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.
Bourland was released to reside in Rapid City, South Dakota. A trial date has not been set.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
