Winnebago Man Sentenced for Assault Resulting in Substantial Bodily Injury to Domestic Partner

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Amarro T. Loera, 27, of Winnebago, Nebraska, was sentenced on July 3, 2024, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska for assault resulting in substantial bodily injury to a domestic or dating partner. United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Loera to 21 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Loera’s release from prison, he will begin a 3-year term of supervised release.     

On July 9, 2023, Loera assaulted his domestic and dating partner by hitting and strangling her. The victim suffered bruising to her neck, was bleeding from her face, and had an eye that was swollen shut from the assault. The offense occurred on the Winnebago Indian Reservation and involved a felony assault, giving rise to federal jurisdiction for the offense.   

This case was investigated by the FBI.