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Defendant Sentenced for Assaulting a Federal Officer
A Mission, South Dakota man has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for assaulting a federal officer and simple assault.
Patrick Medearis, 33, was sentenced on April 10, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange. As part of his sentence, Medearis will also serve 3 years of supervised release and pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The convictions stem from two separate incidents. On October 31, 2015, Medearis and his girlfriend got into an altercation while driving to Mission. The couple stopped at the Gus Stop convenience store, where Medearis’ girlfriend got out of the vehicle. Medearis grabbed her shirt as she tried to get away and ripped her top off. He then chased after her and grabbed the shirt she was covering herself with before departing the area. Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services (RSTLES) responded and a warrant was subsequently issued for Medearis’ arrest.
On November 28, 2015, a RSTLES officer responded to a report that Medearis, possibly intoxicated, was outside a home in White Horse, revving his engine. The officer subsequently made contact with Medearis during a vehicle stop. During the vehicle stop, Medearis got out of the vehicle and approached the officer brandishing a knife. He refused commands to drop the knife until another RSTLES officer arrived to assist, at which point Medearis was forcibly subdued and arrested.
This case was investigated by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson prosecuted the case. Medearis was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Medearis was indicted by a federal grand jury on January 21, 2016. He pled guilty on January 24, 2017. Medearis’ sentence is a reminder of the severity of assaulting a federal officer and the importance of respecting law enforcement. The case serves as a warning to anyone who would engage in such behavior.
It is worth noting that assaulting a federal officer is a serious crime that carries significant penalties. In this case, Medearis’ sentence reflects the gravity of his actions.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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