Dupree Man Sentenced for Assault

United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Dupree, South Dakota, man charged with Assault by Striking, Beating and Wounding pled guilty and was sentenced on December 22, 2015, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.

Elton Lone Eagle, Sr., age 34, was sentenced to 12 months in custody, followed by12 months of supervised release, and a special assessment of $25 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

The conviction stemmed from an incident that took place on April 21, 2015, when Lone Eagle began accusing the victim of being with other men and told her that if he could not have her, no one would.  Lone Eagle punched the victim on the left side of the face.

The investigation was conducted by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services.  The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller. 

Lone Eagle was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.