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Pine Ridge Man Charged in Arson Case
EMMANUEL LEE WARRIOR, a/k/a Mani Warrior, a 23-year-old man from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, has been found guilty of setting fire to a trailer in July 2012.
According to court documents, Warrior intentionally set fire to a pile of clothing in another person’s trailer, causing the trailer to burn down.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is life imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine.
The investigation into the arson was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services and the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah B. Collins is prosecuting the case.
A presentence investigation has been ordered, and a sentencing date will be set. The defendant, Emmanuel Warrior, was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending sentencing.
U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced the guilty plea.
Warrior’s actions put the lives of others at risk.
The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of arson and the importance of holding those responsible 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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