Rosebud Man Pleads Guilty To Assault With A Dangerous Weapon

United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that Mitchell Stoneman, age 22, of Rosebud, South Dakota appeared before U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange on April 8, 2013 and pled guilty to Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. The maximum penalty upon conviction is 10 years in custody, a $250,000 fine, or both; 3 years of supervised release; and a $100 special assessment.

The conviction stems from an incident that took place on October 11, 2012 when Stoneman assaulted the victim with a bat and rock, with intent to do bodily harm to the victim.

The investigation was conducted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy M. Maher.

A presentence investigation was ordered and a sentencing date was set for June 24, 2013. The defendant was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending sentencing.