Bullhead Woman Charged with Child Abuse
Leah Vandermeulen, 48, of Bullhead, South Dakota, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on Child Abuse charges, U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced.
According to the indictment, Vandermeulen appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge William D. Gerdes on March 20, 2013, and pled not guilty to the charge. The maximum penalty upon conviction is 15 years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine or both, and a period of supervised release of 2 years. The charge is merely an accusation and Vandermeulen is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The investigation into the case is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Standing Rock Agency. Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy Morley is prosecuting the case.
Vandermeulen was released on bond pending trial, and a trial date has not been set.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy Morley will be handling the prosecution of this case. The public is urged to report any information related to this case to the authorities.
As this case continues to unfold, the people of Bullhead and surrounding areas are left wondering what may have led to these allegations. The Grimy Times will continue to provide updates on this story as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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