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Rapid City Woman Charged in Assault Case
A Rapid City woman has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly committing a heinous assault.
Raylene C. Chips, 23, a/k/a Raelene C. Chips, a/k/a Raelene C. Chipps, was indicted by a federal grand jury on October 16, 2012, for Assault With a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, announced United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson.
According to court documents, Chipps appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on February 11, 2013, and entered a not guilty plea to the indictment. The maximum penalty for each count upon conviction is 10 years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine or both, and a period of supervised release of 3 years.
The investigation into the assault is being conducted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy Morley is prosecuting the case.
Chipps was released on bond pending trial, and a trial date has not been set.
The charges against Chipps are merely accusations, and she is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
As the investigation and trial proceed, the Grimy Times will provide updates on this developing story.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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