DEAN JAMES SMALL, Assault on a Federal Officer, Montana 2015

A federal officer was allegedly assaulted in Montana, and the perpetrator, DEAN JAMES SMALL, has been charged with the crime. According to reports, SMALL, a 48-year-old resident of Lame Deer, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Lynch on November 6, 2015, and entered a plea of Not Guilty.

SMALL is accused of assault on a federal officer and use of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. If convicted of the most serious charge contained in the indictment, SMALL faces life in prison, $250,000 in fines, and 5 years supervised release.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The PACER Case Reference number for this case is 15-137.

SMALL's case is currently ongoing, and the community is encouraged to monitor the progress of the case through the U.S. District Court calendar and the PACER system.

For more information about this case or to stay up-to-date on its progress, please visit the U.S. District Court's website or contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The alleged assault on a federal officer is a serious crime that can have severe consequences for the perpetrator and the community. It is essential to hold those responsible accountable for their actions and to work towards preventing such incidents in the future.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mt/pr/information-federal-court-arraignments-73