Man Sentenced for Firearm Violence on Tribal Land | Pierre News

A 42-year-old man, Tigh Bagola, received a seven-year federal prison sentence for firing a gun during a violent confrontation on the Crow Creek Sioux Indian Reservation in July 2023. The case, prosecuted under the Major Crimes Act and part of Operation Take Back America, highlights federal authorities’ intensified focus on violent crime on tribal lands. Bagola, who pleaded guilty in April 2026, also faces three years of supervised release and a $100 assessment fee. The FBI and Bureau of Indian Affairs investigated, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan Dilges leading the prosecution. He was immediately taken into custody by U.S. Marshals following sentencing on July 20. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f8af581fe3dcde20