A Fort Thompson woman, Jennifer Surrounded, is facing serious charges after allegedly assaulting a federal officer with a knife.
According to a report from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 35-year-old Surrounded was indicted by a federal grand jury on March 9, 2021, for Assaulting, Resisting, and Impeding a Federal Officer.
The incident allegedly took place on February 12, 2021, in Fort Thompson, South Dakota, where Surrounded is said to have assaulted an officer with a knife while the officer was engaged in their official duties.
Surrounded appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on March 24, 2021, and pleaded not guilty to the indictment.
The maximum penalty for the crime is up to 20 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.
Surrounded is currently being held in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has yet to be set.
The investigation into the incident is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Crow Creek Agency. Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley is prosecuting the case.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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