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United States of America v. Lonnie Running Bear, Jr.
Date: 07-11-2025
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Judge: Eric C. Schulte
Court: The United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (Hughes County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office Pierre
Defendant's Attorney:
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Parmelee Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Assaulting a Federal Officer
Lonnie Running Bear, Jr., age 32, of Parmelee, South Dakota, was sentenced to ten months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Running Bear was indicted by a federal grand jury in January 2025. He pleaded guilty on April 7, 2025.
On the afternoon of November 21, 2024, Running Bear was arrested by Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services following a disturbance at the community center in Parmelee. As Running Bear was being placed in a patrol vehicle, he kicked the arresting officer multiple times in the chest.
This case was investigated by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson prosecuted the case.
Running Bear was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Ten months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Lonnie Running Bear, Jr.?
The outcome was: Ten months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Which court heard United States of America v. Lonnie Running Bear, Jr.?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (Hughes County), SD. The presiding judge was Eric C. Schulte.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Lonnie Running Bear, Jr.?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office Pierre. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Pierre, South Dakota Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Lonnie Running Bear, Jr. decided?
This case was decided on July 11, 2025.