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Myles Andrew Strickland, a 36-year-old convicted felon from Bartow, Florida, has been sentenced to 21 years and 5 months in federal prison for assaulting a Deputy US Marshal with a firearm in Lee County. On November 20, 2025, a jury found Strickland guilty following a trial. The incident occurred when Strickland, a fugitive wanted on a state arrest warrant, was confronted by a US Marshals Service task force in Lee County.
Strickland led authorities on a foot chase, during which he turned to face a pursuing Deputy US Marshal and prepared his firearm to fire. However, Strickland was struck by gunfire from law enforcement before he could fire his weapon. Evidence showed that Strickland had discharged his firearm, with a bullet hole in his jacket and a spent cartridge casing found at the scene.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Benjamin S. Winter. US District Judge Kyle Dudek handed down the sentence, which reflects the severity of the crime committed by Strickland.
The sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of assaulting federal law enforcement officers, who put their lives on the line to protect the public. Strickland’s actions not only put the Deputy US Marshal at risk but also demonstrated a blatant disregard for the law and the safety of those around him.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Florida
- Location: US
- Source: DOJ Press Release
