Griffith’s 46 months in prison is the result of his actions on September 13, 2019 when he assaulted a Deputy U.S. Marshal on Nimitz Highway in Honolulu, Hawaii. Griffith was driving a rental car in the opposite direction of traffic when he made a shooting motion with his hand towards the Deputy, who was operating his duty vehicle. The Deputy turned his vehicle around and pursued Griffith, who rammed his rental car into the Deputy’s vehicle and struck and damaged vehicles belonging to bystanders.
According to court documents, Griffith’s actions put dozens of lives at risk, including those of the Deputy U.S. Marshal and innocent bystanders in cars and on foot. Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt or killed in the incident.
Acting U.S. Attorney Judith A. Philips stated that the defendant’s crime was ‘egregious’ and that he was lucky that no one was seriously hurt or killed. Philips commended the Deputy U.S. Marshal for his bravery and professionalism during the pursuit.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Honolulu Police Department with assistance from the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig S. Nolan.
Griffith will serve 46 months imprisonment, with three years of supervised release to follow. The exact date of his sentencing was not provided in the press release.
The sentence handed down to Griffith is the result of his actions on September 13, 2019, when he assaulted a Deputy U.S. Marshal on Nimitz Highway in Honolulu, Hawaii. The incident highlights the risks that law enforcement officers face on a daily basis and the importance of upholding the law.
Griffith was charged with one count of assault on a federal law enforcement officer, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 111(a)(1). The charge carries a serious penalty, and Griffith’s sentence reflects the severity of his crime.
Defendant name: Gary M. Griffith
Exact criminal charges: Assault on a federal law enforcement officer (18 U.S.C. § 111(a)(1))
City and state: Honolulu, Hawaii
Exact date: September 13, 2019
Sentence or outcome: 46 months imprisonment, with three years of supervised release to follow
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Key Facts
- State: Hawaii
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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