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Man Charged With Assault With A Dangerous Weapon
A Lower Brule man is facing serious charges after being indicted for assault with a dangerous weapon.
Irvin Scott Yazzie, a/k/a Alex Yazzie, 24, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, a crime that carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both; 3 years of supervised release and an additional 2 years of supervised release upon revocation.
The investigation into the case is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges handling the prosecution.
Yazzie appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on March 15, 2013 and pled not guilty to the indictment, which was returned by a federal grand jury on March 13, 2013.
Yazzie was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal, and a trial date has not been set. The charge is merely an accusation, and Yazzie is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The victim’s identity was not released in the indictment, and further details about the case were not available. It is not clear what led to the assault or what type of weapon was used.
The case is a sobering reminder of the dangers of violence and the importance of public safety. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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