HARTFORD, CT – Errie McClendon, 32, of New Haven, is headed back to federal prison after U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant slapped him with an additional 24 months for flagrantly violating the terms of his supervised release. The announcement came today from Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. This isn’t McClendon’s first rodeo with the law, and it’s clear he hasn’t learned his lesson.
The trouble started back on May 11, 2019, when New Haven Police responded to reports of a man packing heat in Goffe Street Park. Cops quickly zeroed in on McClendon, a convicted felon, and ordered him to show his hands. Instead of complying, McClendon pulled a loaded Ruger P85, 9mm pistol – with the serial number conveniently scratched off – from his sweatshirt pocket and *tossed* it toward a bystander. The bystander wisely refused to play catch, sending the gun clattering to the ground. A struggle ensued before officers finally subdued McClendon.
That incident landed McClendon a 41-month prison sentence in September 2020, followed by three years of supervised release. He was released in June 2022, but wasted no time proving he was a continued risk to public safety. Just four months later, in October 2022, Hamden Police hauled him in on charges of assault, threatening, and risk of injury to a minor, stemming from a domestic incident the previous month. The details of that incident remain sealed, but it paints a disturbing picture.
But the domestic issues weren’t the only problems. Between June and December 2022, McClendon repeatedly tested positive for cocaine and marijuana – a blatant disregard for his supervised release conditions. As if that weren’t enough, he also engaged in unauthorized contact with another convicted felon, further demonstrating his unwillingness to follow the rules. It’s a pattern of behavior that speaks volumes about his character and lack of respect for the law.
Prosecutors presented evidence of these violations to Judge Bryant, who clearly had enough. The additional 24-month sentence sends a message that violating the terms of supervised release will not be tolerated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jocelyn Courtney Kaoutzanis skillfully prosecuted the case, ensuring that McClendon is held accountable for his actions.
This case serves as a stark reminder that a criminal record doesn’t simply disappear upon release from prison. Supervised release is a crucial component of the justice system, and individuals like Errie McClendon, who repeatedly flout the law, will face the consequences. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on any further developments.
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons|Violent Crime|Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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