Nicholas Miles Ten Fingers, Assault by Striking, Beating, or Wounding, South Dakota 2021

A violent crime has shaken the community of Mission, South Dakota. On July 25, 2019, Nicholas Miles Ten Fingers committed an assault by cutting a man with a knife in Todd County.

The suspect, Nicholas Miles Ten Fingers, 27 years old at the time of the incident, was indicted by a federal grand jury on September 9, 2020. He later pleaded guilty to the charges on January 28, 2021.

U.S. Attorney Dennis Holmes announced the sentencing of Ten Fingers, who was found guilty of Assault by Striking, Beating, or Wounding. The sentence was handed down by U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on March 29, 2021.

Ten Fingers was sentenced to 12 months in federal prison, as well as one year of supervised release and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $25.

The investigation into the assault was conducted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Elmore handled the prosecution of the case.

Following his sentencing, Ten Fingers was immediately taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of community safety and the consequences of violent crimes. The people of Mission, South Dakota, can rest a little easier knowing that justice has been served in this case.

The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The Grimy Times will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/mission-man-sentenced-assault-5