Browning woman sentenced to prison for assault on Blackfeet Indian Reservation

GREAT FALLS – A Browning woman who admitted striking another woman from behind, causing serious injury to the victim’s eye, was sentenced today to 12 months and one day in prison to be followed by two years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.

Autumn Rose Rider, 30, pleaded guilty in January 2025 to assault resulting in serious bodily injury.

Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided.

The government alleged in court documents that on July 24, 2022, the victim, referred to as Jane Doe, and Rider’s father drove Rider to a residence in Browning. While Jane Doe was standing outside of the vehicle and getting back into the car, Rider hit her from behind. The assault caused a laceration and caused Jane Doe to feel like there was a piece of glass in her eye. Jane Doe was ultimately transported to Kalispell Regional Hospital for treatment of injuries to her eye and face.

The U.S. Attorney's Office prosecuted the case.  The investigation was conducted by the FBI.

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