Winnebago Man Sentenced to 30 months in Prison for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Anthony Masquat, 20, of Winnebago, Nebraska, was sentenced on February 18, 2026, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, for assault with a dangerous weapon with the intent to do bodily harm. United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Masquat to 30 months' imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Masquat's release from prison, he will begin a three-year term of supervised release.

In the early morning hours of April 5, 2025, within the exterior boundaries of the Winnebago Indian Reservation, Masquat approached a victim seated in a vehicle at an apartment complex parking lot listening to music. Masquat pointed a knife at the victim and told him to get out. The victim got out with his hands up and then tried to disarm Masquat by pushing him against the vehicle. As victim pushed Masquat, Masquat began repeatedly stabbing the victim.

The victim ultimately disarmed Masquat and restrained him until police arrived, but the victim suffered multiple stab wounds which required medical attention, including stitches.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Winnebago Police Department.