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D’Anthony Marquez Dillard, 29, Sentenced for Escaping Federal Custody
In a shocking incident, D’Anthony Marquez Dillard, 29, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for escaping from federal custody. Following his prison sentence, he will serve three years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court records, Dillard was initially sentenced in February 2016 for being a felon in possession of a firearm and was placed in Bureau of Prisons custody to serve out his term of imprisonment. In June 2020, he was transferred to a halfway house in Montgomery to complete his sentence, where he was allowed to work during the day and return to the facility in the evening.
On September 12, 2020, Dillard failed to report back as required, and an arrest warrant was issued for him. The U.S. Marshals Service received a tip concerning Dillard’s location on October 15, 2020, and went to execute the warrant. When Marshals arrived, they spotted Dillard at a gas station in the driver’s seat of a vehicle.
Marshals surrounded Dillard’s vehicle with their own to block him in and prevent escape. In a desperate attempt, Dillard placed his car in reverse and struck the law enforcement vehicle behind him. However, he quickly gave up when the other vehicles closed in to prevent further movement. Fortunately, no injuries were sustained, and there was minimal property damage.
The case was investigated by the United States Marshals Service. Assistant United States Attorneys Joel Feil and Joshua Wendell prosecuted the case.
The incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers and the consequences of escaping from federal custody. Dillard’s sentence serves as a reminder of the severity of such crimes and the importance of adhering to the terms of one’s release.
Dillard’s case is a stark reminder of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to maintain public safety and bring perpetrators to justice.
Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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