United States Attorney Joe Kelly announced that Angelo Russell, an enrolled member of the Omaha Nation, was sentenced Friday, May 31, 2019, by United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter to 60 months’ probation for assault with a dangerous weapon. He was also ordered to pay a $2,500 fine.
Russell, age 38, was at his home on the Omaha Nation Indian Reservation when a group of individuals entered his home without permission. After a verbal argument, Russell retrieved a gun as the individuals who entered his home fled in a vehicle. Russell got into his vehicle and pursued the individuals. After locating the individuals, Russell discharged a gun at the occupied vehicle. The vehicle was struck, but there were no injuries.
This case was investigated by the Omaha Nation Law Enforcement Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
