Tyreese Smith Sentenced to 2 Years for Assault on Choctaw Reservation

Jackson, Miss. – In a brutal display of violence, Tyreese Khalia Kejuan Smith, 23, of Jones County, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for assault with intent to commit a kidnapping on the Choctaw Indian Reservation.

According to court documents, Smith assaulted an adult tribal female in the Bogue Homa Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. This heinous crime has left the community shaken and seeking justice.

The case unfolded when Smith was indicted by a federal grand jury in September 2023 and pled guilty to the assault on January 30, 2024. U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Robert Eikhoff of the Federal Bureau of Investigation made the announcement.

The investigation was a collaborative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Safe Trails Task Force and various state and local law enforcement agencies, including the Choctaw Police Department and the Jones County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin J. Payne and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian K. Burns prosecuted the case, ensuring that Smith faced justice for his crimes.

As Smith begins his 24-month sentence, the community can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the perpetrator will face consequences for his actions. This sentencing serves as a reminder that violence will not be tolerated, and those who commit such crimes will be held accountable.

The case highlights the importance of interagency collaboration in combating violent crime and ensuring the safety of rural communities. As the investigation and prosecution of Smith’s crimes demonstrate, justice can be served, even in the most challenging cases.