A man from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for Assault With a Dangerous Weapon and Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.
Timothy George Buckman, age 37, was sentenced on February 4, 2022, by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken.
Buckman was arrested and federally indicted following an altercation on December 8, 2020, where Buckman, a previously convicted felon who is prohibited from possessing firearms, assaulted two individuals with a firearm.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the government’s violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime.
Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.
This case was investigated by the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah B. Collins prosecuted the case.
Buckman was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
The case is a prime example of the government’s commitment to reducing violent crime in the community. By targeting the most violent offenders and partnering with locally based prevention and reentry programs, the government aims to create lasting reductions in crime.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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