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Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband
FRESNO, Calif. – In a shocking case of corruption within the corrections system, Ramon Cano, a 28-year-old correctional officer from Bakersfield, has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to provide and possess contraband in prison, announced United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner.
According to court documents, between November 2013 and February 27, 2014, while working at the Taft Federal Correctional Institution, Cano conspired with inmate Gerardo Alvarez-Montanez, 32, to smuggle cellphones, cash, alcohol, and controlled substances into the federal prison in return for cash.
Cano is scheduled to be sentenced by United States District Judge Anthony W. Ishii on December 15, 2014. On June 23, 2014, Montanez pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to provide and possess contraband in prison. He is scheduled to be sentenced on September 15, 2014.
Both defendants face a maximum statutory penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The actual sentences, however, will be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account a number of variables.
This case is the product of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Office of the Inspector General. Assistant United States Attorney Brian K. Delaney is prosecuting the case.
Ramon Cano, Correctional Officer, faces charges of conspiracy to provide and possess contraband in prison. His scheduled sentencing date is December 15, 2014. The maximum penalty for this crime is five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
This case highlights the need for vigilant oversight and investigation within the corrections system to prevent corruption and ensure the safety of both inmates and correctional officers.
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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