Red Scaffold Man Charged with Assault by Strangulation and Suffocation
A devastating case of domestic violence has come to light in Red Scaffold, South Dakota, as 31-year-old Tyrell Chasing Hawk has been charged with Assault by Strangulation and Suffocation and Assault Resulting in Substantial Bodily Injury to an Intimate Partner.
According to court documents, Chasing Hawk allegedly unlawfully assaulted his intimate partner on May 9, 2017, by strangling and suffocating her, or attempting to do so, resulting in substantial bodily injury to the victim.
The indictment, handed down by a federal grand jury on August 16, 2017, carries a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and up to $200 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller is prosecuting the case, which is being conducted by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services.
Chasing Hawk, who appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on August 25, 2017, has pled not guilty to the indictment. He was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial, with a trial date yet to be set.
As with any accusation, Chasing Hawk is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as the case unfolds.
Grimy Times will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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