Peyton James Jewett Charged with Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury

Piercing screams echoed through the streets of Eagle Butte, South Dakota, on August 13, 2022, as Peyton James Jewett, age 34, allegedly assaulted another person with shod feet and a bat, resulting in serious bodily injury.

According to federal prosecutors, Jewett appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on January 17, 2023, and pleaded not guilty to the charges. The maximum penalty upon conviction for Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury or Assault with a Dangerous Weapon is 10 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, three years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Carl Thunem is leading the prosecution in this case, which is being investigated by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Jewett has been remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial.

The indictment alleges that Jewett assaulted another person in Ziebach County, South Dakota, on August 13, 2022. These charges are merely accusations, and Jewett is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of violent crimes on individuals and communities. As a society, we must come together to address the root causes of violence and work towards a safer, more just future.

The investigation is ongoing, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

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