Daniel Knoll, Simple Assault, South Dakota 2018

A Rosebud man was sentenced for simple assault in federal court in South Dakota. Daniel Knoll, age 35, was sentenced to 15 days in custody, $160 in restitution, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $10.

United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that Knoll was sentenced on May 25, 2018, by U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno. The conviction stemmed from an incident that occurred on May 22, 2018, wherein Knoll assaulted his girlfriend at her residence in Rosebud by pushing her down.

Knoll then went outside the residence and broke a window on her vehicle, causing approximately $160 in damage to the vehicle. He was subsequently arrested by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. This case was investigated by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson prosecuted the case.

Knoll was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. A criminal complaint was filed on May 23, 2018, charging Knoll with simple assault. He pled guilty on May 25, 2018.

The incident that led to the conviction shows a pattern of behavior from Daniel Knoll that should not be taken lightly. The act of violence against a domestic partner is a serious offense that affects not only the victim but also the entire community.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work with local law enforcement agencies to ensure that individuals who commit violent crimes are held accountable for their actions.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the investigation and prosecution of this case were carried out by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson prosecuted the case.

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