Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Neopit Attack, County Reaction
A federal court sentenced Neegee J. Cloud of Neopit to 360 months in prison following a jury conviction for burglary and assault with intent to commit murder in a September 2024 attack on the Menominee Indian Reservation. The outcome underscores ongoing concerns about violent crime, coordination between tribal and federal law enforcement, and the need for victim support services in Menominee County.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced on November 14, 2025 that Neegee J. Cloud, age 34 and formerly of Neopit, was sentenced on November 10, 2025 to 360 months in federal prison after a jury convicted Cloud of burglary and assault with intent to commit murder. The charges stem from an attack on September 20, 2024 at a residence in Neopit on the Menominee Indian Reservation.
Court filings and the federal press release describe a particularly violent assault in which the defendant forced entry into a home and repeatedly assaulted the victim. The victim sustained multiple facial fractures and a traumatic brain injury and required extended hospitalization. The sentencing order also imposes 36 months of supervised release to follow the federal prison term.
The case was investigated by the Menominee Tribal Police in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and prosecutors on the case were Assistant U.S. Attorneys Andrew J. Maier and Alexander E. Duros. The federal prosecution of an assault occurring on tribal lands highlights the role of interagency cooperation when crimes meet certain federal thresholds, and it reflects the federal government’s involvement where local resources and jurisdictional factors intersect.
For residents of Menominee County the sentence serves both as a resolution in a high profile violent crime and a reminder of the trauma such incidents inflict on small communities. The severity of the injuries and the lengthy sentence raise questions about resources for victim care, ongoing community safety measures, and support for families coping with long term medical and emotional needs.
The case also spotlights broader policy issues for local officials and tribal leaders, including funding and staffing for tribal law enforcement, mechanisms for collaboration with federal agencies, and the availability of reentry planning and supervised release services when offenders return to communities. As Menominee County continues to consider public safety priorities, officials and residents will likely weigh the balance between prosecution, prevention, and support for survivors.
