Okmulgee Resident Pleads Guilty to Assault with a Dangerous Weapon in Indian Country

Okmulgee Resident Pleads Guilty to Assault with a Dangerous Weapon in Indian Country

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Isaac James Looney, 22, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, has entered a guilty plea to one count of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Do Bodily Harm in Indian Country.

Federal prosecutors stated the charge carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

Details of the Offense

According to the indictment, the assault occurred on December 16, 2024, when Looney allegedly assaulted the victim using a dangerous weapon with the intent to cause bodily harm.

Authorities confirmed the crime took place in Okmulgee County, within the boundaries of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Reservation, placing the case under federal jurisdiction in the Eastern District of Oklahoma.

Investigation and Law Enforcement Agencies

The case was investigated through a joint effort by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Okmulgee Police Department, and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Tribal Police Department.

Federal officials emphasized the importance of collaboration between federal, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies in addressing violent crimes occurring in Indian Country.

Court Proceedings and Next Steps

The guilty plea was accepted by Jason A. Robertson, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, who ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report.

A U.S. District Court judge will determine the final sentence after reviewing the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.