Pierre, South Dakota – United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a St. Francis, South Dakota woman, Jordan Fast Horse, age 24, for her conviction of assaulting, resisting, and impeding a federal officer. This significant case, which sheds light on the justice process within South Dakota, highlights the importance of law enforcement on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation.
Eric C. Schulte
Judge Schulte’s sentence, delivered on October 20, 2025, includes nine months in federal prison for Fast Horse. Following her time in prison, she is required to undergo three years of supervised release. Additionally, she must pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. This sentencing underscores the judicial system’s commitment to maintaining order and safety in this region.
Fast Horse, originally indicted by a federal grand jury in December 2024, pleaded guilty on July 23, 2025. Her conviction is a result of an incident in August 2024 on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation, a focal point for many South Dakota residents respecting native jurisdictions and legal protocols. On the day of the incident, she was arrested by Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services Officers and charged with child abuse.
While being processed at the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Adult Correctional Facility, Fast Horse attacked two corrections officers, actions leading to her federal charges. During intake, she kicked one officer in the leg and slapped another officer across the face. Her aggressive actions were cited as a breach of peace and security within an area striving for law and order.
The investigation was thorough, led by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, ensuring that justice prevails for both tribal and non-tribal individuals on the reservation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson prosecuted the case, demonstrating the collaborative efforts between tribal and federal legal entities.
The Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation is an integral part of South Dakota’s cultural and historical landscape. It is inhabited by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, also known as the Sicangu Oyate, who are part of the Lakota people. The preservation of their laws and customs is essential to the state’s identity, making this case particularly sensitive and impactful.
The protection of tribal lands and the enforcement of law within these areas are priority concerns for officials in South Dakota. The state’s dedication to peace and safety is evident in the handling of such cases, where proper legal processes are followed and justice is served, reflecting the broader commitment to all its communities.
For residents and law enforcement agents, this ruling serves as a precedent, emphasizing the severity of federal offenses and the corresponding consequences. As local communities, both native and non-native, continue to live and work together, the enforcement of law remains crucial to harmony and order.
To learn more about the efforts to maintain law and order on tribal lands in South Dakota, visit the official pages of the South Dakota Association of Native American Affairs.