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Rosebud Man Convicted Of Assaulting Tribal Officers

A Rosebud man has been convicted of assaulting and resisting Rosebud Tribal officers. Lawrence Gary, 36, pleaded guilty to a Superseding Information charging him with Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers in a September 19, 2013, court appearance before U.S. District Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno.

The maximum penalty upon conviction is 1 year in custody, a $100,000 fine, restitution, and a $25 assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. The charge relates to an incident that occurred on July 25, 2012, when Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Officers responded to a complaint that Gary was driving while intoxicated.

Gary was asked to step out of the car and perform sobriety tests. However, he was non-compliant, spun away from the officers, and lunged toward one of the officers before being restrained again and placed in a patrol car. The investigation was conducted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie Ruettgers. A presentence investigation was ordered, and a sentencing date was set for November 25, 2013. Gary was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending sentencing.

The incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers on the job. In this case, Gary’s actions put the officers in harm’s way, and he will now face the consequences of his actions.

Lawrence Gary’s sentencing is set for November 25, 2013. In the meantime, he will remain in custody. The Rosebud community can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that justice will be served.