Eagle Pipe Charged

Charles Eagle Pipe, a 42-year-old man from Little Eagle, South Dakota, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for two counts of Assaulting, Resisting, and Impeding a Federal Officer and Domestic Assault by an Habitual Offender.

According to the indictment, Eagle Pipe allegedly assaulted two different officers with the Bureau of Indian Affairs on March 29, 2015, and January 19, 2017, while the officers were performing their official duties. The indictment also alleges that on March 29, 2015, Eagle Pipe committed a domestic assault against his intimate partner, having been previously convicted of similar offenses on at least two separate occasions.

The charges against Eagle Pipe carry a maximum penalty of up to 8 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and up to $300 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered if he is found guilty.

Eagle Pipe appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge William D. Gerdes on March 21, 2017, and pled not guilty to the indictment. He was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial, with a trial date yet to be set.

The investigation into Eagle Pipe’s alleged crimes was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Standing Rock Agency, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley prosecuting the case. The charges against Eagle Pipe are merely accusations, and he is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The case against Eagle Pipe highlights the serious consequences of assaulting federal officers and committing domestic violence. The federal government takes these crimes seriously, and those found guilty can face significant penalties, including lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines.

The indictment of Charles Eagle Pipe serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting the authority of law enforcement officers and the need to protect victims of domestic violence. As the case against Eagle Pipe moves forward, the public will be watching to see how justice is served in this serious federal crime case.