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Chicago Man Sentenced to 36+ Years in Prison After Shooting at Davenport Police Officers
A Chicago man has been sentenced to over 36 years in federal prison for shooting at Davenport police officers after attempting to elude them in a Walgreens parking lot.
Clarence Washington, 36, was sentenced to 440 months (approximately 36.5 years) in federal prison on several charges related to firearm and drug offenses. There is no parole in the federal system.
Washington was originally charged in federal court in 2018 for drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms charges. However, in February 2019, while pending trial, Washington cut off his GPS ankle monitor and absconded from federal supervision.
Washington was subsequently arrested on February 18, 2021, after attempting to elude and shooting at police officers in the parking lot of the Walgreens at Kimberly Road and Division Street in Davenport. He was then federally indicted on additional charges relating to his failure to appear for trial, and his continued trafficking of drugs and unlawful possession of firearms, to include the discharge of a firearm at police related to his drug trafficking activities.
At sentencing, the Court also considered evidence that, prior to the shooting, Washington had threatened another individual while displaying a firearm and stated he was going to shoot it out with the police.
Davenport Police Assistant Chief Jeff Bladel praised the bravery and hard work of his officers, saying, “We are thankful our officers were not seriously injured during the arrest of Washington when he opened fire as they attempted to take him into custody.
Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane added, “This case sends a clear message that if you wish to do violence in our community, it will not be tolerated.”
United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement. This case was investigated by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Davenport Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration, Quad Cities Metropolitan Enforcement Group, and the Scott County Attorney’s Office. This case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons|Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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