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Ex-inmate Caught with Prison Contraband
A former federal inmate was sentenced to eight months incarceration for possessing a weapon and alcohol inside the federal prison in Butner, North Carolina. Gencis Martinez-Rodriguez, 30, was found with a homemade sharpened weapon and an alcoholic liquid, which he attempted to conceal in the waistband of his pants.
According to court documents, Martinez-Rodriguez was located at the Federal Medical Center in Butner at the time of the offense. BOP staff conducted a search of his cell and discovered the contraband.
Martinez-Rodriguez was charged by way of a two-count indictment for possession of contraband in prison. He pled guilty to both counts on June 20, 2024. As a result, he received eight months incarceration on each count to be served concurrently.
Martinez-Rodriguez’s convictions for possession of a weapon and alcohol also make him ineligible to earn time credits under the First Step Act. This act allows federal inmates to earn up to 365 days off of their sentence for participating in eligible programming while incarcerated.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons investigated the case, and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Merrill Ward prosecuted the case. U.S. Attorney Michael Easley made the announcement.
Related court documents and information are located on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or on PACER by searching for Case No. 5:24-CR-00041-BO-BM.
Martinez-Rodriguez’s case serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing prison contraband cases for prosecution. Taking a hard line on prison contraband is vital to the safety of corrections professionals and other inmates.
Defendant Information:
Defendant Name: Gencis Martinez-Rodriguez
Crime: Possession of Contraband in Prison
City and State: Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Exact Date: June 20, 2024 (sentencing date)
Sentence or Outcome: Eight months incarceration
Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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