The grim tale of a federal officer’s encounter with brute force hits the Rosebud, South Dakota scene. Conroy Chasing In Timber, 34, has been indicted for assaulting a federal officer, according to a press release from United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler.
Chasing In Timber was arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on February 22, 2017, where he pleaded not guilty to the serious charges.
The maximum penalty for such an offense is severe, with a possible sentence of up to eight years in custody and a $250,000 fine, coupled with three years of supervised release and a mandatory contribution of $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution could also be imposed.
The government’s case hinges on December 24, 2016, when Chasing In Timber is alleged to have forcibly attacked and obstructed a corrections officer from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe during the officer’s official duties.
Despite the serious charges, Chasing In Timber is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. The investigation leading to this charge has been handled by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson taking on the prosecution.
The defendant remains in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service until his trial date is set. The grim details of this case underscore the ongoing struggle against violence directed towards federal officers and the commitment to justice within South Dakota’s borders.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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