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Fort Thompson Man Pleads Guilty to Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
Fort Thompson, SD – In a shocking turn of events, 43-year-old Myron Touche, Sr. pleaded guilty to Assault with a Dangerous Weapon in a United States District Court on June 4, 2013.
The maximum penalty for this crime is 10 years of imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, or both; 3 years of supervised release; an additional 2 years of supervised release upon revocation; and a mandatory $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The incident in question occurred on November 10, 2012, when Touche visited the trailer house of his niece and her boyfriend. The two individuals were arguing in the back bedroom, and Touche confronted them. He then grabbed a gun that was by the front door and pointed it at the victim. The victim and another individual were able to wrestle the gun away from Touche.
The victim, who was sober at the time, had been drinking along with the rest of the individuals present. It’s unclear what sparked the argument, but the situation quickly escalated.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges is prosecuting the case. Touche was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending sentencing, which has been set for August 26, 2013.
The people of Fort Thompson are left shaken by this incident, and the community is coming together to support the victims and their families. As the case moves forward, one thing is clear: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon is a serious crime that will not be taken lightly.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and bring you updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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