Jose Esteban Mercado-Colon, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Pennsylvania 2021
Grimy Times Exclusive:
In a shocking turn of events, an inmate at the United States Penitentiary Canaan in Waymart, Pennsylvania has been sentenced to 51 months’ imprisonment for a brutal assault on another inmate. 32-year-old Jose Esteban Mercado-Colon was found guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon and handed down the sentence by United States District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani.
According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Mercado-Colon assaulted another inmate with a 6’ sharpened object wrapped in a bedsheet on September 22, 2021. The victim suffered severe injuries, including the loss of an eye.
Assistant United States Attorney James Buchanan prosecuted the case, which was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam praised the efforts of the investigators and prosecutors in securing the conviction.
Mercado-Colon pleaded guilty to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon in connection with the incident. The 51-month sentence is a result of his guilty plea and will be served at the United States Penitentiary Canaan.
The incident highlights the ongoing issues of violence within the prison system and the need for increased security measures to prevent such attacks from occurring in the future. Grimy Times will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by inmates and corrections officers alike within the prison system. Mercado-Colon’s sentence is a testament to the commitment of law enforcement to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
Grimy Times urges readers to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity within the prison system to the authorities immediately.
The case number is not available at this time. However, readers can contact the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania for more information.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant: Jose Esteban Mercado-Colon
Criminal Charges: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
City and State: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Exact Date: September 22, 2021
Sentence: 51 months’ imprisonment
Defendant’s Age: 32
Location of Crime: United States Penitentiary Canaan, Waymart, Pennsylvania
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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