Kinross man sentenced to 30 months in prison for assault by strangulation – 9&10 News

Mark Totten, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, announced that Ronald Burt Krull, 56, of Kinross, Michigan, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for assault by strangling his sexual partner.

“The reality is that millions of Americans live in fear of domestic violence every day,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten. “My office stands with victims, and we will continue to do everything we can to protect them and work with law enforcement to hold their abusers accountable.”

Krull became the sixth defendant to be convicted of domestic violence-related crimes in the past six months after being indicted by the Northern Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan. The court had previously sentenced the following defendants:

• On June 5, 2024, Steven Webster (31) of Green Bay, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for domestic assault by a habitual offender.
• On June 26, 2024, Jacob Wolf (28) of Marquette, Michigan, was sentenced to 38 months in prison for domestic assault by a habitual offender.
• On July 18, 2024, Eric Halfaday (39) of Wilson, Michigan, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for assault by strangling his sexual partner.
• On September 5, 2024, Jaden Plank (25) of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for assault by strangling her close friend.
• On November 18, 2024, Jason Michael Noguess (33) of Delta County, Michigan, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for assault by strangulation of his close friend.

“Today’s sentencing of violent offender Ronald Krull underscores the FBI’s commitment to investigating domestic violence-related crimes in the federal trust district,” said Special Agent in Charge Cheyvoryea Gibson of the FBI in Michigan. “Members of the FBI in Michigan, in partnership with the Sault Tribal Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan, worked diligently to investigate and bring Mr. Krull to justice. “Domestic violence is a horrific crime, and the FBI is committed to working with our law enforcement partners to protect victims and keep Michigan communities safe.”

The FBI, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Police, Sault Tribal Police Department, Hannahville Police Department and Marquette City Police investigated the cases.

Domestic violence happens every day across the country. It affects victims and witnesses physically, psychologically and socially. Unlike many crimes, domestic violence often involves years of emotional and psychological trauma, as well as physical violence that becomes increasingly frequent and more severe over time.

Unfortunately, many victims do not see themselves as victims and do not realize that domestic violence is a crime committed against them. Local law enforcement officers, child and family services workers, community leaders, educators, coaches, parents, siblings, and loved ones all play a critical role in identifying, responding to, and providing treatment in cases of domestic violence.

Additional information and resources regarding domestic violence are available from the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. Domestic Violence web pageand also through StrongHearts Local Helpline (1-844-762-8483) and Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (1-855-863-2374).

If you or a family member has been or is affected by domestic violence, please contact your local law enforcement agency and local domestic violence agency.