Scott C. Rettler, Assault, Wisconsin 2015

Neopit, WI - In a shocking turn of events, Scott C. Rettler, a 45-year-old man from Neopit, WI, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for assaulting his girlfriend on the Menominee Indian Reservation.

According to the investigation, Rettler used a hammer to assault his girlfriend on October 14, 2014, resulting in substantial bodily injury to the victim.

The case was investigated by the Menominee Tribal Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Benjamin L. Whittemore.

Rettler pleaded guilty to the federal information charging him with assaulting his girlfriend on January 26, 2015. The sentence was handed down on April 20, 2015, with Rettler also facing a three-year term of supervised release after his imprisonment.

The full extent of the victim's injuries has not been disclosed, but the severity of the assault was enough to warrant a 48-month prison sentence.

Rettler's imprisonment is a stark reminder of the consequences of domestic violence. The Menominee Indian Reservation has seen its fair share of violent crimes, and it is essential that perpetrators are held accountable for their actions.

As the community continues to grapple with the issue of domestic violence, this case serves as a warning to those who would perpetrate such crimes. Rettler's sentence should serve as a deterrent to others who would commit similar acts.

The case highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in bringing violent offenders to justice. The Menominee Tribal Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation worked tirelessly to ensure that Rettler was held accountable for his actions.

The full details of the case can be found in the federal information charging Rettler with assaulting his girlfriend, which resulted in substantial bodily injury to the victim.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edwi/pr/man-sentenced-48-months-prison-assault