Diante S. Colthirst, a 32-year-old from Cleveland, Ohio, has been dealt a significant blow for his latest stint behind bars.
Colthirst was sentenced to 78 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Christopher A. Boyko, with 60 months to be served consecutively with a state sentence.
This came after Colthirst pleaded guilty in May 2022 to being a felon in possession of a firearm, a serious charge that carries significant penalties.
The charges stem from an incident on March 2, 2020, when law enforcement authorities attempted to arrest Colthirst in Orange, Ohio, due to an outstanding warrant for failure to appear for sentencing in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
Colthirst fled from authorities in a vehicle as they attempted to arrest him and eventually abandoned his vehicle and ran from the scene on foot. Authorities searched the vehicle and located a firearm inside under the passenger seat.
Colthirst is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to previous convictions of attempted felonious assault, carrying a concealed weapon, and having weapons while under disability and felonious assault and aggravated robbery in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), United States Marshals Service (USMS) and the Orange Police Department. This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Scott C. Zarzycki.
Colthirst’s fate was sealed on [no date provided], when he was sentenced to 78 months in prison, a harsh penalty for his actions.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of committing crimes with firearms, especially for those with a history of violence.
The defendant’s background and actions have led to a severe punishment, one that will keep him behind bars for several years.
This case highlights the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to keep the community safe from individuals who disregard the law and put others at risk.
Diante S. Colthirst, 32, of Cleveland, Ohio, has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Colthirst’s previous convictions include attempted felonious assault, carrying a concealed weapon, and having weapons while under disability and felonious assault and aggravated robbery in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), United States Marshals Service (USMS) and the Orange Police Department.
This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Scott C. Zarzycki.
The sentence will be served consecutively with a state sentence.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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