Eagle Butte Man Sentenced for Assaulting a Federal Officer
Norman Blue Coat, a 33-year-old man from Eagle Butte, South Dakota, was sentenced to 27 months in custody for assaulting a federal officer, announced United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler on July 18, 2016. Blue Coat was also ordered to serve 2 years of supervised release and pay a special assessment of $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The conviction stems from an incident on November 11, 2015, when a Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Police Officer encountered Blue Coat and a female arguing on the side of the road. The officer asked them if everything was okay, and they replied that it was. However, the female appeared to be crying, and the officer suspected that Blue Coat may have been drinking. When the officer told the couple to stop walking, Blue Coat became uncooperative and eventually resisted arrest, grabbing the officer’s shirt and pulling him close. Blue Coat also bit the officer on the right bicep.
Blue Coat was indicted by a federal grand jury on February 17, 2016, and pleaded guilty on April 18, 2016. The case was investigated by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller prosecuted the case.
According to the indictment, Blue Coat resisted arrest and assaulted the officer, causing him to suffer physical harm. The officer was able to subdue Blue Coat with the help of other officers, who arrived at the scene and handcuffed him.
Blue Coat is currently in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. This sentence serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting law enforcement officers and the serious consequences of assaulting or resisting arrest.
The case highlights the importance of cooperation with law enforcement and the consequences of resisting arrest. It also demonstrates the commitment of the U.S. Attorney’s Office to holding individuals accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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