Wakpala Man Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting a Minor

A 25-year-old resident of Wakpala, South Dakota, has been convicted of a heinous crime that has sent shockwaves through the community. Tyrel DeMarrias, a/k/a Tyrell DeMarrias, was sentenced to 12 months and 1 day in custody for Sexual Assault of a Minor.

According to the evidence presented in court, DeMarrias was involved in an incident in September 2011, in Wakpala, South Dakota. He was subsequently indicted for Sexual Assault of a Minor, Sexual Abuse, and Aggravated Sexual Assault by Force on February 14, 2012.

DeMarrias chose to plead guilty to Sexual Assault of a Minor on October 16, 2012. This significant development marked a major milestone in the case, and it paved the way for the sentencing phase.

US Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that DeMarrias was sentenced on January 3, 2013, by US District Judge Charles B. Kornmann. The court imposed a 12-month and 1-day sentence in custody, which DeMarrias must begin serving immediately.

In addition to the custodial sentence, DeMarrias was also ordered to serve 5 years of supervised release and pay a $100 special assessment. The total length of DeMarrias’ sentence is 5 years and 1 month.

The investigation into this case was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Standing Rock Agency. Assistant US Attorney Mikal Hanson was responsible for prosecuting the case.

DeMarrias was remanded to the custody of the United States Marshal to begin serving his sentence. This marked the end of a long and difficult process for the victim and their family, who have endured unimaginable trauma as a result of DeMarrias’ actions.

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