Rosebud Man Sentenced for Assaulting a Federal Officer

United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Rosebud, South Dakota, man convicted of Assaulting a Federal Officer was sentenced on June 26, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.

Laverne White Hose, age 28, was sentenced to 6 months in custody, followed by 6 months of home confinement, 2 years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.

White Horse was indicted by a federal grand jury on October 12, 2016. He pled guilty on April 11, 2017.

The conviction stemmed from an incident that occurred during a traffic stop near Mission, on August 13, 2016. White Horse, who was initially stopped for an equipment violation, was subsequently arrested for Driving Under the Influence. As he was being arrested, White Horse became uncooperative and belligerent with the arresting officer, a Rosebud Sioux Tribe Police Officer. After the officer placed White Horse in wrist restraints, White Horse spitvbdirectly in the officer’s face.

This case was investigated by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson prosecuted the case.

White Horse was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.