MITCHELL, SD – Corey Johnson, 31, of Mitchell, South Dakota, is facing a long stretch behind bars after being sentenced for two counts of Assaulting, Resisting, and Impeding a Federal Officer. U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange handed down a combined sentence of 33 months for a 2015 incident and 96 months for a 2016 case, to be served concurrently, followed by three years of supervised release. Johnson will also pay a $200 assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The first incident, which led to a federal grand jury indictment on October 14, 2015, unfolded on September 13, 2015, after Johnson’s mother contacted Lower Brule dispatch, reporting that he was threatening self-harm. A Bureau of Indian Affairs officer learned of the situation and that Johnson also had an outstanding state warrant. Upon locating Johnson at his girlfriend’s home in Lower Brule, the officer attempted to detain him. Johnson immediately resisted, fleeing on foot. A struggle ensued, with Johnson dragging the officer before managing to escape, leaving the officer with scrapes.
Fast forward to November 2, 2016, and a second confrontation. U.S. Marshals deputies found Johnson in Lower Brule, this time near a vehicle with his girlfriend at the wheel and an infant in a car seat. After identifying themselves, they ordered Johnson to show his hands. Instead, he dove into the middle seat of the Jeep and locked the doors, refusing to comply with commands to exit. The situation quickly escalated when Johnson brandished a knife, holding it to his girlfriend’s neck and threatening to harm or kill her, all while she was visibly distressed and unable to leave.
Trapped between his girlfriend and a car seat containing a small child, Johnson continued to ignore the deputies’ orders, repeatedly stating he had a knife and would harm his girlfriend. With the situation deteriorating rapidly, deputies were forced to break out two of the Jeep’s windows to gain access. Only then did Johnson drop his hands and allow himself to be taken into custody. A knife was recovered from inside the vehicle.
The investigation was a joint effort between the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Lower Brule Agency, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges successfully prosecuted the case, securing a conviction on both counts. The sentencing sends a clear message: attacking federal officers won’t be tolerated, and those who put others in danger will face serious consequences.
Johnson was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service to begin serving his over eight-year sentence. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on any further developments. This is yet another example of the violence plaguing rural communities, and the dedication of federal agencies working to keep the peace, even in the face of extreme resistance.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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