An Eagle Butte man has been accused of a heinous crime that has left his intimate partner with substantial bodily injury. Sydney Gilbert Garreau, age 36, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault Resulting in Substantial Bodily Injury to an Intimate Partner, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and Victim Tampering.
The indictment alleges that on or about September 20, 2014, Garreau assaulted his intimate and dating partner with a dangerous weapon, which resulted in substantial bodily injury. He also knowingly intimidated, threatened, and corruptly persuaded his partner by threatening her with bodily injury or death if she reported the assault to law enforcement officials.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 20 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and up to $300 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Garreau was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
The investigation is being conducted by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges is prosecuting the case.
The charges are merely accusations, and Garreau is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Garreau, a resident of Eagle Butte, South Dakota, was indicted on November 13, 2014. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on November 21, 2014, and pled not guilty to the Indictment. The incident occurred on September 20, 2014. Garreau faces a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and up to $300 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. He is currently in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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