United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Mississippi
05/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/20/2026 13:29
Woman Sentenced for Assault on the Choctaw Indian Reservation
Jackson, MS - On May 20, 2026, a Pearl River woman was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for an assault that occurred on the Choctaw Indian Reservation. Additionally, once she is released, she will be placed on supervised release for three years.
According to court documents, Amery Renee Ketcher, 31, used a knife to assault another tribal member resulting in serious bodily injury. Ketcher was indicted by a federal grand jury in March of 2025 and pleaded guilty to the charge in February of 2026.
U.S. Attorney Baxter Kruger and Gabriel Billie, Director of Choctaw Public Safety, made the announcement.
The Choctaw Police Department investigated the case.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Kevin J. Payne, Brian K. Burns, and Special Assistant United States Attorney Kalleigh McCoy.
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