Waterbury Man to Serve More Prison Time for Escaping from Custody
Christopher Bryan Coleman, 28, of Waterbury, was sentenced on September 12, 2017 to 12 months and one day of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for escaping from federal custody. Judge Victor A. Bolden also ordered Coleman to serve the first 90 days of supervised release in home confinement.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on December 22, 2014, Coleman was sentenced in New Haven federal court to 42 months of imprisonment, followed by two years of supervised release, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. On May 24, 2017, Coleman was transferred from a federal prison in Pennsylvania to a halfway house in Waterbury to serve the remainder of his sentence. However, on July 16, 2017, he left the halfway house without prior authorization and did not return.
On August 9, 2017, the U.S. Marshals Service located Coleman at a private residence in Waterbury and arrested him. Coleman pleaded guilty to one count of escape from custody on September 12.
Coleman’s criminal history also includes drug convictions and a conviction for escape in the first degree, which adds to his lengthy sentence. This matter was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony E. Kaplan.
The U.S. Marshals Service played a crucial role in tracking down Coleman after he escaped from the halfway house.
Coleman’s escape and subsequent arrest are a reminder of the importance of following the rules and regulations set by the justice system.
Coleman’s exact sentence will be served at a federal correctional facility. He will also be required to serve three years of supervised release after his imprisonment.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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