A St. Francis, South Dakota man has been charged with assault after allegedly assaulting an individual with a knife with the intent to do bodily harm.
According to a federal indictment, Koty Arcoren, 29, assaulted the victim on March 7, 2021, in St. Francis. 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.
Arcoren was indicted on April 13, 2021, and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on April 23, 2021, pleading not guilty to the indictment.
The investigation is being conducted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson is prosecuting the case.
Arcoren was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
The charge is merely an accusation, and Arcoren is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of violence and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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