Press Release
Rosebud Man Sentenced for Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of South Dakota
United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Rosebud, South Dakota, man convicted of Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury was sentenced on September 23, 2019, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.
Dylan Blue Thunder, a/k/a Dylan Black Lance, age 20, was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.
Blue Thunder was indicted by a federal grand jury on April 9, 2019. He pled guilty on July 1, 2019.
The conviction stemmed from an incident that occurred on March 29, 2019, wherein Blue Thunder assaulted another man with a knife. The victim suffered serious injuries, including a large laceration across his neck, as a result of the assault.
This case was investigated by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Elmore prosecuted the case.
Blue Thunder was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Updated September 24, 2019
Topics
Indian Country Law and Justice
Violent Crime
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