Ardmore, Oklahoma – On April 9, 2022, David Lawrence Hudson, 67, unleashed a vicious attack on a victim in Carter County, within the boundaries of the Chickasaw Nation Reservation.
According to investigators, Hudson struck the victim in the head with a wooden club, intending to cause bodily harm. The assault left the victim shaken, and Hudson’s actions sparked a thorough investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Ardmore Police Department, and the Chickasaw Nation Lighthorse Police.
The case was a complex one, involving multiple agencies working together to bring Hudson to justice. On February 7, 2023, Hudson pleaded guilty to one count of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Cause Bodily Harm in Indian Country.
Hudson’s sentence was handed down by the Honorable Ronald A. White, Chief Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Hudson will serve a non-paroleable sentence of 21 months in prison for his crime.
The U.S. Marshal will transport Hudson to a designated United States Bureau of Prisons facility to begin serving his sentence. As Hudson awaits transportation, he remains in the custody of the U.S. Marshal.
The people of Ardmore and the surrounding communities can rest a little easier knowing that Hudson will be held accountable for his actions. The sentence sends a strong message that violence and assault will not be tolerated in our communities.
This case is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies working together to keep our communities safe. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Ardmore Police Department, and the Chickasaw Nation Lighthorse Police deserve praise for their dedication to bringing Hudson to justice.
David Lawrence Hudson, 67, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 21 months in prison for one count of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Cause Bodily Harm in Indian Country. The crime occurred in Carter County, within the boundaries of the Chickasaw Nation Reservation, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
The exact date of the assault was April 9, 2022. Hudson pleaded guilty on February 7, 2023. As a result of his sentence, Hudson will remain in the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending transportation to a designated United States Bureau of Prisons facility to serve his sentence.
David Lawrence Hudson
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Cause Bodily Harm in Indian Country
Ardmore, Oklahoma
April 9, 2022
21 months in prison
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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