Aaron Sharpfish, Assault With a Dangerous Weapon, South Dakota 2013

Aaron Sharpfish, a 21-year-old man from Rosebud, South Dakota, has been sentenced for his role in a violent assault that left a victim severely injured.

On November 21, 2011, Sharpfish attacked the victim, causing him to fall to the ground. The defendant then kicked the victim in the head and face multiple times, resulting in a fractured eye.

Sharpfish was indicted by a federal grand jury on April 10, 2012, and subsequently pled guilty to the charge of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon on March 5, 2013.

U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange sentenced Sharpfish to 394 days in custody, three years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

The investigation was conducted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie H. Ruettgers prosecuting the case.

Sharpfish was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal following his sentencing on May 15, 2013.

The case serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of violent crime in our communities. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

The full text of the indictment and sentencing documents are available upon request.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/rosebud-man-sentenced-assault-dangerous-weapon-0