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Fort Thompson Man Charged in Federal Officer Assault
A 25-year-old Fort Thompson man is facing federal charges after allegedly assaulting a federal officer.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Tony O. St. John, also known as Anthony St. John, was indicted by a federal grand jury on October 15, 2014, for Assaulting, Resisting and Impeding a Federal Officer.
On November 10, 2014, St. John pleaded not guilty to the indictment before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno.
The maximum penalty upon conviction for this crime is up to 20 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and up to $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The indictment alleges that St. John forcibly assaulted, resisted, opposed, impeded, intimidated, and interfered with officers from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Crow Creek Agency, on or about September 30, 2014, while they were engaged in the performance of their official duties.
The charges are merely accusations, and St. John is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges is prosecuting the case, which is being investigated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Crow Creek Agency. St. John was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial, which has been set for January 6, 2015.
The U.S. Attorney’s office warns that a conviction for this crime can result in significant penalties, including lengthy prison time and substantial fines.
St. John’s case is a reminder of the importance of respecting law enforcement officers and upholding the law.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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