SCRANTON, Pennsylvania – In a shocking turn of events, Dahveed Dean, a 45-year-old inmate at United States Penitentiary Canaan (USP Canaan), was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion for assaulting a federal employee.
According to United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, Dean punched a corrections officer in the face during an altercation at the prison in July of 2016. This act of violence has left the corrections community reeling, and the 18-month sentence will run consecutive to Dean’s current federal sentence of 25 years for robbery and firearms charges.
The investigation into the incident was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and officers at USP Canaan, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean A. Camoni handling the prosecution.
The incident in question occurred on July 1, 2016, at the United States Penitentiary Canaan in Pennsylvania. The assault on the corrections officer was a severe breach of trust and a clear indication of Dean’s disregard for the law.
Dean’s actions have consequences, and the 18-month sentence serves as a reminder that violence will not be tolerated in our correctional facilities. The sentence will run consecutive to Dean’s current federal sentence of 25 years, ensuring that he faces the full weight of the law.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by corrections officers on a daily basis. Their bravery and dedication to their work should not be taken for granted, and those who assault them will be held accountable.
Dahveed Dean, 45, was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment for assaulting a corrections officer in Pennsylvania. The sentence will run consecutive to his current federal sentence of 25 years for robbery and firearms charges.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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