Wakpala, South Dakota – In a shocking turn of events, Adrian Bryce Spotted Horse, Sr., a 39-year-old resident of Wakpala, South Dakota, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for his conviction of Domestic Assault by an Habitual Offender.
On March 2018, Spotted Horse committed a heinous domestic assault upon his domestic partner. The assault was all the more devastating due to the fact that Spotted Horse had a prior conviction for a similar offense. This egregious behavior left the victim with severe injuries that required medical treatment.
The investigation into the assault was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs-Office of Justice Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy R. Jehangiri prosecuted the case, ensuring that Spotted Horse faced the full weight of the law.
U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann presided over the sentencing hearing and pronounced the 57-month prison sentence. In addition to the prison time, Spotted Horse was ordered to serve three years of supervised release upon his release from prison and pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The victim, whose identity remains anonymous, was left to pick up the pieces after the traumatic assault. The community is shocked and outraged by Spotted Horse’s actions, and many are calling for greater support for victims of domestic violence.
Spotted Horse was immediately remanded to custody, where he will begin serving his 57-month sentence. The people of Wakpala and the surrounding areas are left to wonder how such a heinous crime could have occurred, and what can be done to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
Defendant: Adrian Bryce Spotted Horse, Sr., 39, of Wakpala, South Dakota
Criminal Charges: Domestic Assault by an Habitual Offender
City, State: Wakpala, South Dakota
Exact Date: March 2018
Sentence/Outcome: 57 months in federal prison
Dollar Amounts: $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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