A disturbing incident unfolded in Rosebud, South Dakota, when Lawrence Gary, 36, allegedly assaulted and resisted a federal officer. The incident took place in July 2012, leaving the officer with a head butt to the chest.
Gary was indicted on June 12, 2013, by a federal grand jury on two counts of Assaulting, Resisting, Opposing, and Impeding a Federal Officer. The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 8 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Lawrence Gary appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on September 6, 2013, and pled not guilty to the Indictment. The investigation is being conducted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie Ruettgers prosecuting the case.
The charges are merely accusations, and Gary is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Gary was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. Trial has been set for November 5, 2013.
According to the indictment, Gary resisted arrest by Rosebud Sioux Tribal Officers by refusing to exit his vehicle and then charging and head butting an officer in the chest. The incident is a disturbing reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.
The case highlights the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions, particularly when it involves assaulting and resisting law enforcement officers. The community is left to wonder what drove Gary to commit such a violent act, and it is up to the courts to determine his fate.
The incident is a stark reminder of the need for increased awareness and support for law enforcement officers, who put their lives on the line every day to keep their communities safe.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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