GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE – The Makah Tribal member Kenneth A. Ward, 44, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for his brutal knife attack on tribal land. U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan announced the sentence today after Ward was taken into custody on December 26, 2013.
The assault, which nearly turned tragic, occurred when Ward confronted a victim at the victim’s apartment, accusing him of stealing his jacket. What followed was a violent outburst that resulted in the victim receiving medical treatment and four internal and four external stitches to his wounds.
‘When you’re drinking, you’re a danger to your community and a danger to your family,’ U.S. District Judge Robert J. Bryan said at sentencing. ‘This was an inch away from a murder case . . . you’re in luck you weren’t successful with the swing of your knife.’
WARD pleaded guilty in May 2014, following the incident that took place on December 22, 2013. The Neah Bay Department of Public Safety and the FBI jointly investigated the case, which was later prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys J. Tate London and Ye-Ting Woo.
‘Kenneth Ward’s actions were not only a crime but also an affront to the safety and well-being of his community,’ said Durkan. ‘We will continue to hold those who commit violent acts accountable, no matter where they occur on tribal land or elsewhere in our jurisdiction.’
This sentence serves as a stark reminder of the consequences faced by individuals who engage in violent behavior on tribal lands, underscoring the commitment of federal authorities to protect all citizens, regardless of location.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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