PHOENIX – In a shocking turn of events, 23-year-old Kelton Treyvon Prentiss, an enrolled member of the Yavapai-Apache Nation, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for assaulting a federal officer in Camp Verde, Arizona.
The assault, which occurred on March 26, 2018, left a Yavapai-Apache Nation police officer with serious bodily injury. Prentiss, who had previously pleaded guilty to the crime, will also serve three years of supervised release following his prison term.
The investigation into the assault was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Yavapai-Apache Nation Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christina Covault handled the prosecution of the case.
According to court documents, Prentiss was arrested and charged with assault on a federal officer in connection with the incident. The case was heard in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, with Senior United States District Judge David G. Campbell presiding over the case.
The sentencing of Prentiss marks a significant victory for law enforcement in the region, who have been working tirelessly to bring the perpetrator to justice.
As a reminder, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona is committed to protecting the public and upholding the rule of law in the region. For more information on the office, please visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/. Follow the office on Twitter at @USAO_AZ for the latest news.
The case number for this matter is CR-18-8216-PCT-DGC, and the release number is 2018-170_Prentiss.
In related news, the Yavapai-Apache Nation Police Department has issued a statement expressing their gratitude to the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for their assistance in bringing Prentiss to justice.
As the community continues to recover from the aftermath of the assault, this sentencing serves as a reminder of the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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