FCI Schuylkill Inmate Pleads Guilty to Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

SCRANTON, PA – In a shocking turn of events, Jared Sebaugh, a 36-year-old inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution, Schuylkill, in Minersville, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon on April 26, 2024, before U.S. District Court Judge Julia K. Munley.

According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, Sebaugh, formerly of Olmstead Falls, Ohio, admitted to assaulting another inmate with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm. The charges stem from an incident in February 2023 in which Sebaugh assaulted another inmate with a prison-made weapon consisting of a combination lock attached to a cloth strap.

The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Prisons Special Investigative Service. Assistant United States Attorney Robert J. O’Hara is prosecuting the case.

Sebaugh’s admission to the crime comes as a stark reminder of the brutal reality that exists within the prison system. Inmates, often already vulnerable, are forced to navigate a world where violence is a constant threat. Sebaugh’s actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the safety and well-being of his fellow inmates.

The maximum penalty under federal law for each charge is 10 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. The sentence will be imposed by Judge Munley after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

The plea deal reached between Sebaugh and the prosecution is a stark reminder that justice can be swift and merciless. Those who commit crimes within the prison system will be held accountable, and the consequences will be severe. As the investigation and prosecution of this case continue, one thing is clear: those who engage in violence within the prison system will face the full force of the law.