On January 6, 2022, Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, sentenced Odell Good Shield, age 34, to time served through February 15, 2022, equal to approximately seven months, followed by three years of supervised release, with the first three months to be served on home confinement, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.
Good Shield was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 11, 2021. He pled guilty on October 6, 2021, for Assaulting, Resisting, and Impeding a Federal Officer.
The conviction stemmed from an incident that occurred in the early morning hours of March 17, 2021. On that date, Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Service officers responded to a report that Good Shield was drunk and causing a disturbance at a residence in Todd County, South Dakota.
Good Shield was subsequently arrested and transported to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Adult Correctional Facility. During the transport, the arresting officer pulled over the patrol vehicle to secure Good Shield’s wrist restraints. Another officer stopped to assist. Good Shield then became non-compliant and kicked the assisting officer in the chest.
This case was investigated by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson prosecuted the case. Good Shield was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Assaulting, Resisting, and Impeding a Federal Officer is a serious crime that can have severe consequences. Good Shield’s actions demonstrate the importance of respecting law enforcement officers and following the law.
In this case, Good Shield was held accountable for his actions and received a sentence that reflects the severity of the crime. The Federal Crime Victims Fund will also benefit from a special assessment of $100.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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