Mark Daly, Escape from Federal Prison, Florida 2025

Grimy Times has learned that convicted methamphetamine distributor Mark Daly has pleaded guilty to escaping from federal prison. Daly, 60, of Summerfield, is facing a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment for the crime.

According to court records and information presented during his hearing, Daly escaped from the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex prison camp in Sumter County on February 21, 2025. Daly was serving a 10-year prison sentence for possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine at the time of his escape.

DEA agents immediately launched a search for Daly and obtained a search warrant for the GPS location information of a cellphone he was using. On February 27, 2025, Daly was located near an abandoned residence in Palatka, along with two others who were also wanted for criminal charges. One of the others was Daly’s girlfriend, who had also escaped from federal prison.

Daly and the others were taken into custody after their identities were confirmed. The investigation into Daly’s escape was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team. Assistant United States Attorney Tyrie K. Boyer is prosecuting the case.

Mark Daly’s guilty plea is a significant development in the case. Daly’s escape from federal prison was a brazen move that endangered the safety of law enforcement and the community. Daly’s 10-year prison sentence for possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine was meant to keep him off the streets, but his actions have put him in a worse position.

The case against Daly is a reminder that law enforcement will do whatever it takes to bring fugitives to justice. Daly’s guilty plea is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies in Florida. The community can rest assured that those who break the law will be held accountable.

Daly’s sentencing date has not yet been set. When it is, Grimy Times will provide an update. For now, Daly is facing the possibility of five years in prison for his crime.

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