Joseph Elsey, Assaulting a Federal Officer, South Dakota 2022

Eagle Butte Man Found Guilty of Assaulting a Federal Officer

Joseph Elsey, a 27-year-old resident of Eagle Butte, South Dakota, has been found guilty of Assaulting, Impeding or Resisting a Federal Officer after a federal jury trial in Pierre, South Dakota.

The incident occurred on October 26, 2020, in Ziebach County, South Dakota, when law enforcement was called to the residence where Elsey was staying to have him removed. When law enforcement arrived, Elsey was detained but then became upset and attempted to get away from the officer. While the officer was trying further detain Elsey, he struck the officer in the leg.

Elsey was indicted by a federal grand jury on November 9, 2021. This case was investigated by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Carl Thunem and Jay Miller prosecuted the case, which carries a maximum penalty of 1 year in custody and/or a $100,000 fine, 1 year of supervised release, and a $25 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

Elsey’s conviction stems from his actions on October 26, 2020. He was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service after his conviction. A presentence investigation was ordered, and a sentencing date is to be set.

The crime of Assaulting, Impeding or Resisting a Federal Officer carries significant consequences, and Elsey now faces the possibility of up to 1 year in custody and a substantial fine. The community can expect a thorough investigation and prosecution of such crimes to ensure the safety of law enforcement officers and the public.

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