TERRE HAUTE, IN – Javon Britton, 44, of Georgia, is facing even more time behind bars after federal authorities slapped him with an additional 32 months in prison. The charge? Possession of a crude, but dangerous, improvised weapon inside the Terre Haute Federal Correctional Complex. This isn’t a first offense for Britton; it’s a layer of punishment added to an already substantial sentence.
Court documents reveal Britton was initially convicted in 2015 of robbery and two counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence in the Middle District of Georgia. The judge handed down an 11.5-year sentence, and Britton began serving that time at the Terre Haute facility in 2017. Apparently, a decade-plus sentence wasn’t enough to deter further criminal activity.
The incident unfolded on April 29, 2019. As Britton exited the prison dining hall, he triggered a walk-through metal detector. The alert flagged an object on his person. A Bureau of Prisons Officer conducted a pat-down and discovered the weapon: a combination padlock attached to a belt, fashioned into a makeshift bludgeon. Britton didn’t cooperate. He took off running, but was quickly subdued by multiple officers who secured the weapon.
“Improvised weapons are illegal to possess in federal prison and pose a significant risk to the safety of fellow inmates and correctional staff,” a source within the Bureau of Prisons stated, speaking on condition of anonymity. The discovery highlights the constant struggle to maintain security within correctional facilities and the ingenuity – and malice – of some inmates. A simple padlock and belt, in the wrong hands, becomes a serious threat.
The case was investigated by the Special Investigation Services branch of the Bureau of Prisons. U.S. District Judge James R. Sweeney delivered the additional sentence, adding to Britton’s already lengthy stay. This isn’t just about a weapon; it’s about disrupting the fragile order within a prison environment, and the courts are sending a clear message that such behavior won’t be tolerated.
U.S. Attorney Myers acknowledged the work of Assistant U.S. Attorneys James M. Warden and Jayson W. McGrath, who successfully prosecuted the case. Britton’s total sentence now extends well beyond the original 11.5 years, a testament to the consequences of escalating criminal behavior, even from within prison walls. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on developments within the federal prison system.
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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