Roland Hawk, Sr., Aggravated Sexual Abuse, South Dakota 2020

A Fort Thompson man was sentenced to 222 months in federal prison for Aggravated Sexual Abuse, marking a shocking turn of events in a disturbing case that has left the community reeling.

Roland Hawk, Sr., 52, was convicted of Aggravated Sexual Abuse, a crime that stemmed from an incident in November 2018, in Fort Thompson, when he knowingly engaged in and attempted to engage in a sexual act with an individual by the use of force.

Hawk was indicted by a federal grand jury on April 9, 2019, and pled guilty on June 16, 2020. This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller prosecuting the case.

According to court documents, Hawk was sentenced to 222 months in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100. The harsh sentence reflects the severity of the crime and the devastating impact it has had on the victim.

Hawk was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of holding perpetrators of sexual assault accountable for their actions.

The incident in question occurred in November 2018, and Hawk's conviction is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors in pursuing justice for victims of sexual abuse.

As the community continues to grapple with the aftermath of this disturbing incident, it is clear that justice has been served. The sentence imposed on Roland Hawk, Sr. reflects the seriousness of the crime and the need for accountability in cases of sexual abuse.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/fort-thompson-man-sentenced-aggravated-sexual-abuse