Convicted Felon Sentenced to Additional Time for Escaping from Halfway House

CAMDEN, N.J. – Convicted felon Gary Mitchell, 60, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to an additional eight months in prison for escaping from a halfway house in New Jersey.

According to documents filed in this case, Mitchell was previously sentenced to 151 months in prison for bank robbery following his conviction in the District of New Jersey on May 20, 2008.

On February 5, 2018, Mitchell was transferred to the custody of Kintock Residential Re-entry Center, a halfway house in Bridgeton, New Jersey. However, he escaped on May 24, 2018, after failing to return after being issued a medical pass.

Mitchell was charged with escape and subsequently pleaded guilty to the charge. As a result of his escape, he has lost an additional 425 days of good time credit, which he must now serve.

U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced the sentencing, crediting special agents of the U.S. Marshals Service, under the direction of Marshal Juan Mattos, with the investigation leading to today's sentencing.

The government is represented by U.S. Attorney Andrew Carey, Attorney in Charge of the Camden Office.

Defendant:

Gary Mitchell

Criminal Charges:

One count of escape

City and State:

CAMDEN, N.J.

Exact Date:

May 20, 2008 (bank robbery conviction), February 5, 2018 (transfer to halfway house), May 24, 2018 (escape)

Sentence or Outcome:

151 months in prison (initial sentence), additional eight months in prison (for escape), 425 days of good time credit lost