Jackson, Miss. – A Jones County man will spend two years in a federal prison cell after being sentenced for a brutal assault on the Choctaw Indian Reservation. Tyreese Khalia Kejuan Smith, 23, was handed down the 24-month sentence for assault with intent to commit a kidnapping.
The shocking attack occurred in the Bogue Homa Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Court documents reveal that Smith committed the heinous crime against an adult tribal female.
Smith was indicted by a federal grand jury in September 2023, and his guilty plea was accepted on January 30, 2024. The U.S. Attorney and FBI officials made the announcement, praising the collaborative efforts of various law enforcement agencies.
The case was a collaborative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Safe Trails Task Force, comprised of officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Choctaw Police Department, Jones County Sheriff’s Department, and various state and local law enforcement agencies.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin J. Payne and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian K. Burns prosecuted the case. Their tireless efforts ensured that justice was served, and Smith will now face the consequences of his actions.
The Choctaw Indian Reservation is a sovereign nation within the state of Mississippi, and crimes committed on the reservation are a serious matter. The sentence handed down to Smith serves as a reminder that violence will not be tolerated, and those who commit such crimes will be held accountable.
As the people of Jackson, Mississippi, and beyond, breathe a sigh of relief, they can be assured that justice has been served. The Grimy Times will continue to bring you the latest updates on this case and others like it, shedding light on the darkest corners of our society.
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Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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