Lisa Lone Eagle, Simple Assault, South Dakota 2015

A shocking act of violence in Cherry Creek, South Dakota, has left one woman behind bars. Lisa Lone Eagle, 34, was sentenced to 83 days in custody for her role in a simple assault.

According to reports, the incident took place on December 9, 2014, when Lone Eagle and her brother were walking down the street in Cherry Creek. The victim, unaware of the situation, was walking ahead of them when Lone Eagle and her brother became angry. The trigger for their anger was the victim’s decision to provide an interview with the Cheyenne River Sioux Police Department, which implicated Lone Eagle’s brother in a federal crime.

Lone Eagle’s anger quickly turned violent as she threatened and yelled obscenities at the victim. In a disturbing turn of events, she then picked up an iron bar and threw it at the victim. Miraculously, the iron bar missed its mark, and the victim was not injured.

The investigation into the incident was conducted by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mikal Hanson took on the case, working tirelessly to bring Lone Eagle to justice.

Lone Eagle was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, where she will serve her 83-day sentence. In addition to her prison time, she will also pay a $10.00 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

The community is breathing a collective sigh of relief now that justice has been served. This is a stark reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions and working towards a safer, more just society.

The facts of the case are as follows: Defendant: Lisa Lone Eagle, Criminal Charges: Simple Assault, City and State: Eagle Butte, South Dakota, Crime Date: December 9, 2014, Sentence: 83 days in custody and $10.00 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

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