Gavin Drapeau, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, South Dakota 2021

Fort Thompson Man Charged with Assault

Fort Thompson, South Dakota - Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Fort Thompson man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.

Gavin Drapeau, age 29, was indicted on March 9, 2021. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on March 24, 2021, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.

The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 10 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.

The Indictment alleges that on January 11, 2021, in Fort Thompson, Drapeau unlawfully assaulted an individual with shot feet, and said assault resulted in serious bodily injury to the victim.

The charges are merely accusations and Drapeau is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The investigation is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Crow Creek Agency. Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley is prosecuting the case.

Drapeau was released on bond pending trial. A trial date has not been set.

According to the indictment, the defendant is facing serious charges that could lead to a significant sentence. If convicted, Drapeau could face up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

The case is ongoing, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The outcome of the trial will determine the final sentence and any restitution that may be ordered.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/fort-thompson-man-charged-assault-5