Rapid City Man Sentenced For Assaulting Feds

In a shocking turn of events, Sidney Lightning Fire, a 30-year-old Rapid City man, was sentenced to 13 months in custody for assaulting two Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Officers in July of 2012.

According to officials, Lightning Fire resisted arrest and assaulted the officers, leading to a federal indictment on October 16, 2012. He later pled guilty to Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding a Federal Officer on March 13, 2013.

U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange handed down the sentence on June 3, 2013. In addition to the 13 months in custody, Lightning Fire was also ordered to serve 2 years of supervised release and pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

The investigation into the incident was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Division. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mikal Hanson prosecuted the case, securing a conviction for the defendant.

Lightning Fire was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service to begin serving his sentence. This shocking case highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers on the job.

As the community comes to terms with the severity of the crime, Grimy Times will continue to provide updates on this developing story. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.

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