Amery Renee Ketcher, Assault, Mississippi 2026

Jackson, MS

A disturbing case of assault on the Choctaw Indian Reservation shook the community. Amery Renee Ketcher, 31, of Pearl River, MS, has been sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for her role in the heinous crime.

The assault occurred on May 20, 2026, resulting in serious bodily injury to another tribal member. According to court documents, Ketcher used a knife in the assault.

The case began in March 2025 when Ketcher was indicted by a federal grand jury. She pleaded guilty to the charge in February 2026.

The Choctaw Police Department led the investigation into the case. U.S. Attorney Baxter Kruger and Gabriel Billie, Director of Choctaw Public Safety, made the announcement.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Kevin J. Payne, Brian K. Burns, and Special Assistant United States Attorney Kalleigh McCoy.

Ketcher will be placed on supervised release for three years once she is released from prison. Her sentence serves as a stark reminder of the severity of violent crimes on Indian reservations and the efforts of law enforcement agencies to bring perpetrators to justice.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdms/pr/woman-sentenced-assault-choctaw-indian-reservation