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Cleveland Buckman Charged in Assault on Federal Officer
Cleveland Buckman, a 37-year-old man from Dupree, South Dakota, has been charged with assaulting a federal officer in a shocking incident that has left the community reeling.
According to the indictment, Buckman forcibly assaulted, resisted, opposed, impeded, intimidated, and interfered with a Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe law enforcement officer in June 2014 in Dupree.
The incident resulted in physical contact with and bodily injury to the law enforcement officer, sparking a thorough investigation by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services.
Buckman was indicted on July 15, 2014, and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on July 17, 2014, pleading not guilty to the indictment.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Mikal Hanson is prosecuting the case, which carries a maximum penalty of 8 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Buckman was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial, with a trial date yet to be set.
The community is left to wonder what motivated Buckman to commit such a heinous act, and the alleged victim is still recovering from the physical and emotional trauma inflicted.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers and the importance of upholding the law to protect and serve the community.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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