United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that an Okreek, South Dakota, man convicted of Assault by Striking, Beating, or Wounding was sentenced on June 15, 2020, by U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno.
Sheldon Denoyer, age 30, was sentenced to 9 months in federal prison, followed by 1 year of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $25.
Denoyer was indicted by a federal grand jury on Feb. 11, 2020. He pled guilty on June 15, 2020.
The conviction stemmed from an incident that occurred in Mission, South Dakota, on Aug. 12, 2019, wherein Denoyer assaulted his girlfriend, causing bodily injury.
This case was investigated by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Elmore prosecuted the case.
Denoyer 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
