Antonio M. Green Caged for Smuggling Ice Pick at FCI-Greenville

Antonio M. Green, 27, a federal inmate at FCI-Greenville, is locked up longer after being caught with a seven-inch ice pick-style weapon hidden in his locker. The discovery, made during a random shakedown on April 4, 2016, triggered a federal prosecution that ended in an 18-month consecutive sentence handed down on December 9, 2016.

Correctional officers found the sharpened, makeshift weapon during a routine cell inspection—a violation of federal rules that flat ban inmates from possessing any form of weapon. Green admitted the ice pick was his, claiming he kept it for self-protection inside the high-tension environment of the federal prison. That justification didn’t sway the court.

U.S. Attorney Donald S. Boyce confirmed the sentencing outcome: Green will serve the additional 18 months back-to-back to his existing term. On top of that, he was slapped with two years of supervised release—running concurrently—and a $200 fine. A mandatory $100 special assessment was also imposed.

Green has been in continuous custody since his arraignment on July 11, 2016, following a federal indictment for possession of contraband by a prisoner—a charge that carries stiff penalties under federal law. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Prisons’ Special Investigations Section, which routinely targets weapon smuggling and internal security threats.

Assistant United States Attorney Angela Scott prosecuted the case, underscoring federal efforts to maintain order behind bars. The sentence sends a clear message: introducing weapons into federal facilities—even for so-called protection—will be met with maximum consequences.

The FCI-Greenville facility, like many federal prisons, battles ongoing challenges with contraband. But this case shows that when inmates cross the line with weapons, the DOJ isn’t backing down. Green now faces years behind bars, all for a homemade ice pick he thought would keep him safe—but instead sealed his fate.