A Pryor man has been sentenced to two years in prison for strangling and assaulting his dating partner. Thomas Larson Medicinehorse III, aged 19, admitted to the charges in January 2025 and will also serve three years of supervised release following his prison term, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.
The sentencing was presided over by U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters. Court documents revealed that on February 5, 2024, Medicinehorse and the victim, identified as Jane Doe, were involved in an argument that escalated into physical violence. During the altercation, Medicinehorse strangled Doe by placing his hands around her throat until she lost vision and struggled to breathe.
The following day, another argument occurred between Medicinehorse and Doe, during which he struck her on the face, arms, and legs. This resulted in bruising and swelling to her right eye along with various bruises on her arms and legs.
The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office with investigations conducted by the FBI, BIA, and Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office.
This incident is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. The Department of Justice launched a strategy on May 26, 2021, focusing on building trust within communities and supporting organizations that work to prevent violence.
For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, visit Justice.gov/PSN.
