Paul Vandeinse, Assault on a Federal Employee, South Dakota 2015

Hot Springs Man Sentenced for Assault on a Federal Employee

Hot Springs, South Dakota, resident Paul Vandeinse, age 58, has been sentenced for making threatening comments to employees at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Hot Springs.

According to court records, Vandeinse was convicted of Assault on a Federal Employee, a charge that was brought against him after an investigation by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General.

Vandeinse was indicted for the charge on May 19, 2015, and pleaded guilty on September 11, 2015. He was sentenced to 12 months’ probation and ordered to pay a $25 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund on January 20, 2016.

The investigation into Vandeinse’s actions was conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Kelderman prosecuted the case.

This case highlights the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful environment for federal employees, particularly in sensitive settings such as the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center.

Paul Vandeinse is a resident of Hot Springs, South Dakota. The exact criminal charges against him were Assault on a Federal Employee. This incident occurred in Hot Springs, South Dakota, and the crime date is not specified.

The outcome of the case was a 12-month probation sentence and a $25 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

A 58-year-old man was the defendant in this case. The dollar amount of the special assessment was $25.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/hot-springs-man-sentenced-assault-federal-employee-0