PHOENIX, AZ – Jarvis Cook, 45, of Mishongnovi Village, Second Mesa, Arizona, will spend the next four years behind bars for a vicious assault on a federal law enforcement officer. Cook was sentenced this week by Senior U.S. District Judge Susan R. Bolton to 46 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release. The sentence comes after Cook pleaded guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury – a charge stemming from a brutal encounter with an officer attempting to serve an active arrest warrant.
The incident unfolded on February 10, 2016, at Cook’s residence. A Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice Services (Hopi Agency) officer responded to the address to apprehend Cook. However, the situation quickly escalated. Upon attempting the arrest, Cook violently resisted, launching into a full-blown assault on the officer. The officer, himself a member of the Navajo Nation, faced a prolonged and dangerous struggle.
Details revealed during the investigation paint a grim picture of the attack. The officer sustained serious injuries during the assault, requiring significant medical attention. It took a sustained effort and considerable force to finally subdue and arrest Cook. The officer’s dedication to duty was met with savage resistance, highlighting the dangers faced by law enforcement in Indian Country.
Federal investigators quickly moved to build a case against Cook. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice Services (Hopi Agency) jointly conducted the investigation, meticulously gathering evidence to support the charges. Their work culminated in a guilty plea from Cook, acknowledging his responsibility for the violent act.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Samuels, of the District of Arizona, Phoenix, skillfully prosecuted the case, ensuring that justice was served. Samuels presented a compelling case, outlining the severity of the assault and the lasting impact on the injured officer. The 46-month sentence reflects the seriousness with which the court viewed Cook’s actions.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by federal officers, particularly those serving in often-overlooked communities. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona continues to prioritize the safety of law enforcement and the pursuit of justice for those who attack them. Case Number: CR-16-8156-PCT-SRB. Release Number: 2017-029_Cook. For more information, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az and follow @USAO_AZ on Twitter.
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- State: Arizona
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
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