A 26 year old woman from Eagle Butte has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assaulting, Resisting, and Impeding a Federal Officer.
Toni Carole Cochran pled not guilty.
The indictment alleges that on January 21, 2021, in Eagle Butte, Cochran assaulted and resisted an officer by using her vehicle as a dangerous weapon and, following arrest, spat on another officer while both officers were engaged in the performance of their official duties.
The charge is merely an accusation and Cochran is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 20 years in custody 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 Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Carl Thunem is prosecuting the case.
Cochran was released on bond pending trial. A trial date of December 14, 2021, has been set.
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