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INMATE SENTENCED FOR POSSESSING WEAPON AT FCI MCDOWELL
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – In a shocking turn of events, Jorge Amador, 47, was sentenced to one year in prison for possessing a weapon at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) at McDowell.
According to court documents, Amador possessed a handcrafted weapon commonly known as a “shank” on August 13, 2020. The shank was found during a search of Amador by a staff member from FCI McDowell. The staff member discovered the shank, which was a piece of metal approximately 7 ½ inches in length, sharpened to a point at one end, with thread tied around the other end to form a handle.
Amador admitted to staff members that he did possess the handcrafted weapon. Furthermore, he admitted that the shank was designed and intended to be used as a weapon. This admission raises serious concerns about the safety and security of the facility.
United States Attorney William S. Thompson made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The sentence was imposed by Senior United States District Judge David A. Faber. Assistant United States Attorney Timothy D. Boggess handled the prosecution.
The incident highlights the ongoing struggle to maintain safety and security within correctional facilities. The possession of a weapon by an inmate presents a significant threat to both the inmate and the staff. It is imperative that facilities take proactive measures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
The case number for this incident is 1:21-cr-00082. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for this case number.
In this case, Jorge Amador was sentenced to one year in prison to run consecutively to the sentence he currently is serving. The exact date of the sentence was not specified in the press release.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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