PORTLAND, Ore.—In a chilling case of domestic violence on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Christina Sue Barkley, 30, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release for assault with a dangerous weapon.
Barkley, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, resident of Pilot Rock, Oregon, admitted guilt on February 20, 2019. According to court documents, during a psychotic episode on March 31, 2018, Barkley stabbed another tribe member with scissors in a necklace-making session.
The victim, who attempted to flee, fell and was jumped upon by Barkley as the assault persisted. The horror ended only when the victim’s spouse entered the room and intervened.
Survivors of the attack were rushed to St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, Oregon, and later transported via Life Flight to Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland for treatment of serious injuries.
In sentencing, U.S. District Court Judge Michael W. Mosman ordered Barkley to continue mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and to participate in anger management and family counseling as part of her supervised release.
This case was investigated by the FBI and the Umatilla Tribal Police Department, and prosecuted by Jennifer Martin, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.
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Key Facts
- State: Oregon
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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