On December 1, 2025, Darryl D. Smith, age 53 and formerly of Keshena, was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for assault resulting in serious bodily injury on the Menominee Indian Reservation. The sentence was handed down by Senior United States District Judge William C. Griesbach after Smith pleaded guilty to the charge. Following his prison term, Smith will be subject to an additional 36 months of supervised release.
Court documents indicate that Smith and his former girlfriend, along with her children, were staying at a shelter on the reservation when an argument broke out between Smith and the woman. During the altercation, Smith punched her in the nose, causing fractures and displacement of nasal bones as well as significant pain. The victim required medical treatment for her injuries.
During sentencing, Judge Griesbach highlighted Smith’s extensive criminal history and the severity of this offense. He referenced previous convictions involving violence against others in both Wisconsin state court and Menominee Tribal Court. Alcohol abuse was cited as a contributing factor in nearly all prior offenses committed by Smith. Judge Griesbach called the crime “impulsive” yet “horrible,” noting “the amount of pain [Smith] caused.” He emphasized the need to protect the public from further harm and stated that "violence will not be tolerated and will result in punishment."
The investigation into this case was conducted by the Menominee Tribal Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Andrew J. Maier prosecuted the case in U.S. District Court in Green Bay.
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