United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a Lower Brule, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.

Loren Lee Goodlow, a/k/a Loren Goodlow, Jr., age 25, was indicted on July 15, 2014. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate John E. Simko on July 25, 2014, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.

The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 10 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, three years of supervised release, and up to $200 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.

The Indictment alleges that on or about June 11, 2014, Goodlow assaulted an adult male victim with a dangerous weapon, resulting in serious bodily injury. The charge is merely an accusation and Goodlow is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Lower Brule Agency. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges is prosecuting the case.

Goodlow was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.