Erin Nicole Hodge, Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, Oklahoma 2024

GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE – In a harrowing turn of events, Erin Nicole Hodge, 30, from the small town of Wewoka, Oklahoma, has entered a guilty plea in connection with a brutal assault that left its victim with serious bodily injury.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma made the chilling announcement. The assault, which occurred on February 10, 2024, took place within the Seminole Nation Reservation in Seminole County. Hodge has been charged with Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, a crime that carries a severe punishment of up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

The charges stem from an investigation by the Seminole Nation Lighthorse Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The severity of the crime is underscored by the involvement of federal law enforcement agencies.

On accepting Hodge’s guilty plea, U.S. Magistrate Judge D. Edward Snow ordered a presentence investigation report to be completed. The final sentence will be determined by a U.S. District Court Judge, who will consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors before imposing a punishment.

As of now, Hodge remains in the custody of the United States Marshals Service, awaiting her sentencing date. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jonathan E. Soverly and Jacob R. Parker represented the United States throughout the legal proceedings.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers lurking within Indian Country and the commitment of federal agencies to ensure justice is served.

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