A 33 year old man from Mobridge has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.
Luke Newton Mowrer pled not guilty.
Court information says on October 5, 2019, near McLaughlin, Mowrer assaulted two individuals with a knife. One of the victims suffered a cut to the neck, while the other victim had her jacket slashed.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is ten years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, three years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cameron J. Cook is prosecuting the case.
Mowrer was released on bond pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
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