A Warm Springs, Oregon man has pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon after attacking his girlfriend with a pistol on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation.
Henry Jonathan Andrews, 29, admitted in court to striking the victim multiple times in the head with a pistol during an incident in October 2024. According to court documents, Andrews became angry while driving with the victim and assaulted her. The victim jumped from the moving car to escape and suffered extensive and life-threatening injuries.
A federal grand jury indicted Andrews on November 20, 2024, charging him with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury. He faces up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. Sentencing is scheduled for November 13, 2025 before a U.S. District Judge.
The FBI and Warm Springs Tribal Police Department investigated the case. Pamela Paaso and Charlotte Kelley, Assistant U.S. Attorneys for the District of Oregon, are prosecuting.
“Domestic violence is a serious crime that can include both physical and emotional abuse, and it is frequently hidden from public view. Many survivors suffer in silence, afraid to seek help or not knowing where to turn. The traumatic effects of domestic violence also extend beyond the abused person, impacting family members, friends, and communities.”
Authorities urge anyone in immediate danger to call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), offering support for those affected by domestic violence across the country.
The StrongHearts Native Helpline provides culturally specific assistance for American Indian and Alaska Native survivors of domestic violence at 1-844-762-8483 or online at www.strongheartshelpline.org.
