SCRANTON, PA – In a shocking turn of events, Deondray LuRon Crayton, a 36-year-old federal inmate, has been charged with possessing a homemade knife in prison.
According to the indictment, Crayton was found in possession of a shank, a type of homemade knife, on June 21, 2023, while incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution at Schuylkill (FCI Schuylkill) in Pennsylvania.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Special Investigative Services of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Assistant U.S. Attorney Luisa Honora Berti is prosecuting the case.
The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is up to five years’ imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a 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.
Indictments and Criminal Informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
Crayton’s indictment is a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle to maintain order within the nation’s prisons. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has implemented various measures to prevent the introduction of contraband into correctional facilities, including the use of advanced security screening technology and increased surveillance.
The Scranton community is left wondering how such a potentially deadly item was able to enter the prison. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has yet to comment on the matter.
Crayton’s case is set to go to trial soon, and it remains to be seen how the court will rule. Stay tuned to Grimy Times for further updates on this developing story.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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