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Elkville Man Pleas Guilty to Escape
Kenneth D. Harris, Jr., 47, of Elkville, Illinois, has pled guilty to escaping from the Centerstone Residential Reentry Center in Marion, Illinois. Harris, a former inmate serving a 63 month sentence for conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, was transferred from Greenville-FCI to Centerstone in December 2014.
However, Harris failed to return to the reentry center after being on work-release on March 25, 2015. He was not seen again until April 1, 2015, when he was located and arrested by the United States Marshals Service in Elkville, Illinois.
According to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton, Harris is facing a penalty of up to an additional 5 years of time in federal prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.
Harris is currently being held without bond pending a November 3, 2015, sentencing hearing. The investigation was conducted by the United States Marshals Service, and the case is assigned to Assistant United States Attorney Amanda A. Robertson for prosecution.
Harris’ escape from the reentry center is a serious offense that highlights the importance of maintaining a safe and secure environment for inmates transitioning back into society.
The case serves as a reminder that escaping from a correctional facility is a serious crime with severe consequences. Harris’ guilty plea is a significant step towards justice, and we will continue to monitor the case as it moves forward.
Kenneth D. Harris, Jr. is a 47-year-old Elkville, Illinois resident who was convicted of conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine in 2014. He was serving a 63 month sentence at the time of his escape.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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