SCRANTON – A federal inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution at Schuylkill (FCI Schuylkill) in Pennsylvania has been indicted on a serious charge. Deondray LuRon Crayton, 36, was found in possession of a homemade knife, also known as a ‘shank.’
According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, the indictment alleges that on June 21, 2023, Crayton was found in possession of the contraband.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigations 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.
Crayton is currently a federal inmate at FCI Schuylkill. The indictment is only an allegation, and Crayton is presumed innocent until found guilty in court.
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.
Defendant: Deondray LuRon Crayton
Criminal Charge: Possession of Contraband in Prison
City and State: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Crime Date: June 21, 2023
Sentence or Outcome: Pending
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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