Fort Thompson Man Charged with Assault

United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Fort Thompson, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.

Gordon Bagola, age 62, was indicted on February 15, 2017. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on February 24, 2017, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.

The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 10 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and up to $200 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.

The Indictment alleges that on July 31, 2016, Bagola unlawfully assaulted a male with a knife, which resulted in serious bodily injury.

The charges are merely accusations and Bagola is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The investigation is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Crow Creek Agency. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges is prosecuting the case.

Bagola was released on bond pending trial, which has been set for April 18, 2017.