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Dell Dingle Sentenced for Assault and Contraband in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Dell Dingle, a 45-year-old inmate at the Federal Correction Institution Hazelton in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, has been sentenced to an additional 30 months of incarceration after admitting to assault and contraband charges, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.
Dingle pleaded guilty to one count of "Assault of a Correctional Officer Involving Physical Contact" and one count of "Possession of a Prohibited Object (Narcotic)" in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia. The charges stem from an incident in May 2019, where Dingle attacked a federal correctional officer during the officer’s workday, and in October 2019, when he was found to be in possession of suboxone inside the prison.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher L. Bauer prosecuted the case on behalf of the government, with the Federal Bureau of Prisons conducting the investigation.
U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided over the case, accepting Dingle’s guilty plea and issuing the sentence.
The incident occurred in May 2019, and the contraband charge stems from an October 2019 incident. The sentence was handed down on today.
The case is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by correctional officers and the consequences of bringing contraband into prisons. Dingle’s actions not only put himself and others at risk but also undermined the integrity of the correctional system.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons and the U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work together to ensure the safety and security of correctional facilities and to hold inmates accountable for their actions.
Dingle’s name, Dell Dingle, is a 45-year-old inmate at the Federal Correction Institution Hazelton, and the charges brought against him are Assault of a Correctional Officer Involving Physical Contact and Possession of a Prohibited Object (Narcotic). The city and state involved are Clarksburg, West Virginia. The exact date of the incident is May 2019, and the sentence handed down is 30 months of incarceration.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime|Drugs & Firearms
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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