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Convicted of Assault: Mobridge Man Faces Possible Prison Time
A federal jury in Aberdeen, South Dakota, has found 31-year-old Luke Newton Mowrer guilty of Assault by Striking, Beating, or Wounding. The crime occurred on October 6, 2019, in McLaughlin, South Dakota, when Mowrer allegedly assaulted an individual in the back seat of a pickup truck.
According to court documents, Mowrer was drinking with the victim and some other acquaintances before the assault. The victim suffered a cut to the neck.
Mowrer was indicted by a federal grand jury on March 9, 2021. He was acquitted of two counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and one count of Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of one year in federal prison and/or a $100,000 fine, one year of supervised release, and a $25 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Mowrer was scheduled to self-surrender to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service on October 5, 2021, and sentencing in the case was set for November 15, 2021.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, and the Mobridge Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cameron J. Cook prosecuted the case.
Mowrer’s conviction serves as a reminder of the consequences of violent behavior. As our community continues to grapple with issues of crime and safety, it is essential that we hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
At Grimy Times, we will continue to provide in-depth coverage of crime and justice stories, shedding light on the complex issues that affect our society.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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