Marvel Dion, Assault, South Dakota 2020

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Fort Thompson Woman Sentenced for Assault

A disturbing incident in Fort Thompson, South Dakota, ended in a harsh sentence for Marvel Dion, 37. The Fort Thompson woman was convicted of Assaulting, Resisting, and Impeding a Federal Officer.

On February 1, 2020, an officer informed Dion that she was being placed under arrest. In a shocking turn of events, Dion repeatedly struck the officer. The Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice Services, Lower Brule Agency, investigated the incident.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley prosecuted the case, which stemmed from the February 1, 2020, assault. Dion pleaded guilty on April 4, 2022. This marked a significant turning point in the case.

On July 5, 2022, Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, sentenced Marvel Dion to 18 months in federal prison. In addition to the prison time, Dion will serve three years of supervised release. She will also pay a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.

The U.S. Marshals Service immediately took custody of Dion after the sentencing. This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of respecting law enforcement officers.

The details of the case are a sobering reminder of the dangers that law enforcement officers face on a daily basis. Marvel Dion’s actions on February 1, 2020, were unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

Marvel Dion, 37, of Fort Thompson, South Dakota, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.

Defendant: Marvel Dion, Age: 37

Criminal Charges: Assaulting, Resisting, and Impeding a Federal Officer

City: Fort Thompson, State: South Dakota

Sentencing Date: July 5, 2022

Sentence: 18 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100