Alison J. Ramsdell U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota
A jury in Pierre, South Dakota, has found Eddie Bromwich, a resident of Lower Brule, guilty on two counts of assaulting, resisting, and impeding a federal officer. The United States Attorney, Alison J. Ramsdell, announced the verdict, which was delivered on April 3, 2025, after a three-day trial.
Bromwich, who is 45 years old, could face up to eight years in federal prison for each charge. The possible penalties also include fines of up to $250,000, three years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The charges against Bromwich stem from an incident on February 6, 2024. During a traffic stop by Bureau of Indian Affairs law enforcement officers for speeding on the Lower Brule Sioux Indian Reservation, Bromwich resisted and engaged in a physical altercation with the officers. One officer's finger was broken during the struggle. Following this, Bromwich was indicted by a federal grand jury in March 2024.
The investigation was carried out by the Bureau of Indian Affairs - Office of Justice Services, Lower Brule Agency. Prosecutors Brian Murphy and Kimberly Zachrison handled the trial.
A presentence investigation has been ordered, and a sentencing date is yet to be determined. Bromwich remains in custody under the U.S. Marshals Service until the sentencing.
