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Published September 14, 2010, 07:29 PM

Bureau of Indian Affairs Police Officer in Court

A 41-year old Bureau of Indian Affairs Police Officer was in Court this morning for stabbing a Devils Lake Woman.

Duane Gunville was charged with aggravated assault in August and made his initial appearance today.

After he plead not guilty..witnesses were called to the stand.

A jury trial has been scheduled for February.

He was arrested after a standoff in Belcourt in August.

Gunville worked as a BIA Police Officer on the Spirit Lake Nation.

Aggravated Assault is a Class C Felony.

The maximum penalty is five years and a $5,000 fine.

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