SCRANTON, Pennsylvania – A federal inmate at the Federal Correctional Institute at Allenwood has been charged with assaulting two corrections officers.
Demetrius Catching, 25, of Lexington, Kentucky, was indicted by a grand jury in Scranton on charges of punching one corrections officer and kicking another corrections officer on March 7, 2016.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Prisons Special Investigative Service.
Prosecution has been assigned to Assistant United States Attorney Robert J. O’Hara.
The indictment charges Catching with assault on a corrections officer, which carries a maximum penalty of 8 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a $100,000 fine.
A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
The investigation and prosecution of this case is a prime example of the dedication and commitment of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Prisons Special Investigative Service to ensure the safety and security of corrections officers and the public.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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