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Defendant Caught with Cell Phone in Prison Faces Additional Month Behind Bars
ERIE, Pa. – A shocking case of contraband possession has led to a 1-month prison sentence for José I. Aquino, 31, at the McKean Federal Correctional Institution in Bradford, Pennsylvania.
Aquino pleaded guilty to the crime and was subsequently sentenced by United States District Judge David S. Cercone in a federal court. The sentence will run consecutively to the time Aquino is already serving.
According to the information presented to the court, Aquino was in possession of a cell phone on or about June 14, 2014.
The investigation was led by the Officers of the McKean Federal Correctional Institution, which ultimately resulted in the successful prosecution of Aquino.
United States Attorney David J. Hickton commended the efforts of the investigators and prosecutors involved in the case.
The prosecution was handled by Assistant United States Attorney Christian A. Trabold on behalf of the government.
Aquino’s 1-month sentence is a stern reminder of the consequences of possessing contraband in prison, and the McKean Federal Correctional Institution will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to such incidents.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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