GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A Poplar man has pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual abuse on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.
U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme says 21-year-old Chucho Cruzito Garfield admitted to the charge in federal court on June 17th.
The case stems from a June 2022 incident in which Garfield assaulted a juvenile victim while holding her at knifepoint.
Garfield faces up to life in prison, a $250,000 fine, and supervised release.
Sentencing is set for October 15th.
The FBI and Fort Peck Law and Justice investigated.
