Quentin Cephus, Assaulting A Federal Officer, Florida 2016

Tampa, Florida – In a shocking display of violence, Quentin Cephus (30, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to forcibly assaulting and inflicting bodily injury on a federal employee, while that employee was carrying out his official duties.

Cephus faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.

According to court documents, on February 9, 2016, Cephus approached a U.S. Bureau of Prisons (BOP) official who was conducting an audit at the Hillsborough County Residential Reentry Center.

Cephus, who was a resident at the reentry center, punched the official in the face with a closed fist and inflicted bodily injury on him. Moments later, he spat in the official’s face.

This heinous act was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Kaitlin R. O’Donnell and Mandy Riedel.

The incident is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by federal employees who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

As Cephus awaits sentencing, the people of Tampa can take comfort in knowing that justice will be served. Quentin Cephus, a Tampa resident, has pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer, a crime that carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.

Defendant: Quentin Cephus

Criminal Charges: Forcibly assaulting and inflicting bodily injury on a federal employee

City and State: Tampa, Florida

Exact Date: February 9, 2016

Sentence or Outcome: Faces up to 20 years in federal prison

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/tampa-resident-pleads-guilty-assaulting-federal-officer