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Convicted Inmate Sentenced for Possessing a Weapon in Prison
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania – In a shocking turn of events, 26-year-old Hugo Reynosa was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment by Chief United States District Court Judge Matthew W. Brann for possessing a weapon in prison.
The case took a drastic turn after Reynosa was found guilty of possessing a weapon in prison following a December 2021 bench trial. Court records show that on May 12, 2020, officers at the United States Penitentiary in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, caught Reynosa trying to dispose of a 6.25-inch piece of metal with a crude handle and sharp point, commonly referred to as a shank, during a mass search of Reynosa’s housing unit.
According to United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, Reynosa’s sentence will run consecutively to his current 96-month federal sentence for conspiring to distribute nearly four kilograms of pure methamphetamine.
The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Drew O. Inman and Assistant U.S. Attorney Alisan V. Martin prosecuted the case.
Reynosa’s 18-month sentence marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to maintain a safe and secure prison environment.
The case is a stark reminder of the harsh consequences faced by those who attempt to undermine the law and compromise the safety of fellow inmates and correctional officers.
In a statement, United States Attorney John C. Gurganus reaffirmed the commitment to upholding justice and ensuring a safe and secure environment for all.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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