Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Escape Charge
A Huntington man has pleaded guilty to an escape charge after walking away from a halfway house last year. Jeremy Midkiff, 39, pleaded guilty to leaving Dismas Charities, Inc., a Bureau of Prisons residential reentry facility, without permission in October 2020.
Midkiff had been confined at Dismas Charities, Inc. due to a previous federal drug trafficking conviction. His decision to leave the facility without permission has led to a guilty plea for an escape charge, a serious offense in the eyes of the law.
The incident occurred in October 2020, when Midkiff left the facility without permission and did not return. He is now facing a maximum sentence of up to five years imprisonment when he is sentenced on November 10, 2020.
Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston made the announcement, commending the investigative work of the U.S. Marshals Service. Senior United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presided over the hearing, with Assistant United States Attorney Negar Kordestani handling the prosecution.
The case serves as a reminder of the consequences of breaking the law, particularly for those who have been given a second chance. Midkiff’s guilty plea highlights the importance of adhering to the terms of one’s release and the seriousness of escape charges.
A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 2:21-cr-00083.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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