Waldon Gets 33 Months for Brutal Indian Country Assault

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – Tishomingo Marc Waldon, 43, of Seminole, Oklahoma, will spend the next 33 months behind bars after being sentenced for a vicious assault committed in Indian Country. The sentence, handed down by U.S. District Judge Ronald A. White, comes after Waldon pleaded guilty to Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Do Bodily Harm, a federal offense.

The case, prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Dean Burris, stems from an incident on or about April 28, 2013. According to court documents, Waldon deliberately attacked R.W., striking the victim repeatedly about the head and body with a crude but dangerous combination: a two-by-four inch piece of lumber and a boise d’arc walking stick. The attack occurred within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, specifically on trust land held by the United States for a member of a federally recognized tribe.

Federal investigators with the FBI began probing the incident shortly after it occurred, eventually leading to an indictment in August 2013. The indictment detailed the brutality of the assault, alleging that Waldon acted “willfully, deliberately, maliciously” with the clear intent to inflict serious harm. Waldon entered a guilty plea in September 2013, but the sentencing was delayed until now.

This isn’t a simple bar fight gone wrong. The fact that this occurred in Indian Country adds layers of complexity and federal jurisdiction. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has been increasingly focused on crimes committed on tribal lands, often working closely with tribal law enforcement agencies to bring perpetrators to justice. The use of a weapon during the commission of the crime significantly increased the severity of the charge and the resulting sentence.

Following the sentencing, Waldon was immediately taken into custody by the U.S. Marshal Service. He will be transported to a designated federal prison to begin serving his 33-month nonparolable sentence. Upon release, Waldon will also be subject to three years of supervised release – a period where his activities will be closely monitored by federal probation officers.

This case serves as a stark reminder that violence, particularly within vulnerable communities like those in Indian Country, will not be tolerated. The Department of Justice continues to prioritize the safety of all citizens, regardless of location or background. Grimy Times will continue to follow federal cases like this, bringing transparency to the often-shadowy world of federal crime.