A convicted felon from Charleston, West Virginia has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for escaping from a reentry center. Billy Roy Myers, 39, had been serving the remainder of his sentence for a federal firearms violation at the Dismas Charities Residential Center in St. Albans, West Virginia.
According to court documents, Myers escaped from the reentry center on May 6, 2014. He was apprehended on the West Side of Charleston by United States Marshals on October 6, 2014.
Myers pleaded guilty in December of 2014 to escaping from the reentry center. He was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
The sentence imposed on the escape charge will run consecutive to the sentence he is currently serving for the firearms offense. Myers’ current sentence is not specified in the press release, but he was previously convicted of a federal firearms violation in 2008.
The Dismas Charities Residential Center is a federal residential reentry center where individuals serving federal sentences can live and receive support and services to help them reintegrate into society.
Myers’ case is a reminder of the importance of accountability and the consequences of escaping from a reentry center. The sentence handed down by the court reflects the seriousness of the offense and the need for individuals to comply with the terms of their release.
Defendant: Billy Roy Myers
Criminal Charges: Escape from Reentry Center
City and State: Charleston, West Virginia
Exact Date: May 6, 2014 (escape date), October 6, 2014 (apprehension date)
Sentence: One year and one day in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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