Timber Lake Man Convicted of Simple Assault

Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that Warren Purvis, age 24, of Timber Lake, South Dakota, was found guilty of Simple Assault as a result of a court trial in Pierre, South Dakota.

Purvis was charged by Information on September 10, 2015. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 6 months in custody and/or a $5,000 fine, and a $10 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. 

The conviction arose from a September 8, 2015, incident when Purvis and the victim had a disagreement and he hit her. The victim attempted to call the police, and Purvis took her phone away. He later gave her the phone back and she was able to call 911.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller prosecuted the case.

Purvis was sentenced to time served, 8 days, and a $10 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.