A federal judge has handed down the punishment for a 22 year old Lower Brule man convicted of Assaulting, Resisting and Impeding a Federal Officer and Assault by Striking, Beating or Wounding.
Kalvin Peterson was sentenced to two years of probation in each case and must pay a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $50.
The conviction for Assaulting, Resisting and Impeding a Federal Officer stemmed from an incident that occurred on March 23, 2020, in Lower Brule. On that date, Peterson spit on a correctional officer during the booking process at the Lower Brule Correctional Center.
The conviction for Assault by Striking, Beating or Wounding stemmed from an incident that occurred on November 28, 2020, in Lower Brule. On that date, Peterson assaulted the victim, who was attempting to stop Peterson from leaving home with a knife.
These cases were investigated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice Services, Lower Brule Agency. Assistant US Attorney Troy R. Morley prosecuted the cases.
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