Lance Jonathon Broncho, 19, has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for assault resulting in serious bodily injury, a crime he committed in Fort Hall, Idaho.
On April 6, 2020, Broncho and the victim, a Twin Falls man, traveled together from Twin Falls to the Fort Hall Indian reservation in the victim’s van. When they arrived at Fort Hall, after midnight, on April 7, 2020, Broncho stabbed the victim multiple times in the abdomen and then took the victim’s van, leaving the victim on the side of the road.
A person driving by saw the victim and called the police, who found him injured on the side of the road. The victim was transported to the hospital where he was treated and had surgery for his stabbing injuries. Broncho was later interviewed and admitted stabbing the victim and taking his van.
Broncho pleaded guilty to the charge on December 16, 2020. As part of the sentence, he will also serve three years of supervised release following his prison sentence.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Fort Hall Police Department.
According to Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr., the sentence reflects the severity of the crime committed by Broncho. This case highlights the importance of community safety and the need for accountability in violent crimes.
Senior U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill presided over the case.
Fort Hall, Idaho, April 7, 2020, is where the crime took place. The assault resulted in serious bodily injury to the victim, who is still recovering from his injuries.
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Key Facts
- State: Idaho
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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