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Heroin Stash in Prison Lands Inmate 10 More Months Behind Bars
An inmate at the McKean Federal Correctional Institution in Bradford, Pennsylvania has been sentenced to 10 more months in jail for possessing heroin while serving time in prison.
Bernardo Granado-Velasquez, 42, pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced by United States District Judge David S. Cercone to serve his new sentence consecutively to his current sentence.
According to court documents, Granado-Velasquez was found in possession of a quantity of heroin on or about March 22, 2013. The exact amount of heroin was not specified in the court records.
Assistant United States Attorney Christian A. Trabold prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton commended the officers of the McKean Federal Correctional Institution for their investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Granado-Velasquez.
Granado-Velasquez has been serving time in prison for an unspecified crime prior to his latest conviction. The exact nature of his current sentence was not disclosed in the court records.
The sentence handed down to Granado-Velasquez is a harsh reminder that possession of contraband in prison will not be tolerated. We commend the efforts of the officers at the McKean Federal Correctional Institution for their dedication to keeping our prisons safe and secure.
As a society, we must take a strong stance against the proliferation of illicit substances in our correctional facilities. This conviction serves as a warning to those who would attempt to smuggle contraband into our prisons.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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