Grimy Times has learned of a recent arraignment in Great Falls involving a 28-year-old man from Poplar, Montana.
Dewayne C. Shoots, Jr., 28, of Poplar, was arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge John T. Johnston on September 8, 2021, on charges of assault resulting in serious bodily injury and assault with a dangerous weapon. The charges against Shoots are a result of an investigation by the FBI, Wolf Point Police Department, and Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office.
If convicted of the most serious crime, Shoots faces a maximum 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. Shoots was detained pending further proceedings.
The grand jury returned an indictment against Shoots, which is merely an accusation, and he will be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
For those interested in monitoring the progress of the case, the U.S. District Court Calendar and the PACER system are available for review. To establish a PACER account, which provides electronic access to review documents filed in a case, visit http://www.pacer.gov/register.html. To access the District Court’s calendar, visit https://ecf.mtd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/PublicCalendar.pl.
According to court documents, the charges against Shoots carry significant penalties. The assault resulting in serious bodily injury charge carries a maximum 10 years in prison, while the assault with a dangerous weapon charge also carries a maximum 10 years in prison. The total combined fine for the charges is $250,000, and Shoots faces three years of supervised release if convicted of either charge.
The investigation into the case was a collaborative effort between law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, Wolf Point Police Department, and Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office.
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Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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