An Owyhee man, R.C. Crutcher, has been sentenced to time served for witness tampering by U.S. District Judge Anne R. Traum. Although prosecutors sought an 18-month prison term, Crutcher will instead serve three years of supervised release after already spending time in custody, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Crutcher was convicted in November after evidence showed he tried to dissuade a victim from testifying between March 16 and March 22, 2025, during a federal proceeding. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, tribal police, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Penelope Brady and Andrew Keenan, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Federal and tribal law enforcement worked together on a case involving interference with the legal process and witness intimidation. The case concluded last Thursday with sentencing by Judge Traum. Crutcher was sentenced to time served followed by supervised release. The ruling reflects the court’s consideration of the facts of the case and concludes the legal proceedings, as stated by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
