A federal inmate’s prison stay has just gotten a lot longer. Richard Ray Guerrero, 33, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for possessing a weapon at the Federal Correctional Institution at Beckley, West Virginia.
According to law enforcement, Guerrero pled guilty in April, admitting to possessing a homemade weapon consisting of two combination locks attached to a belt. This was discovered by staff members at the prison following an altercation he had with another inmate on June 30, 2017.
Guerrero’s sentence will run consecutively to the sentence he is currently serving, meaning he’ll spend an additional 24 months behind bars. ‘Well, it’s not another shank,’ said United States Attorney Mike Stuart. ‘But Guerrero is the latest inmate that lengthened his prison stay by possessing a weapon.’
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney John File. United States District Judge Irene C. Berger imposed the sentence.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons conducted the investigation. US Attorney Mike Stuart praised their efforts.
Guerrero’s sentence serves as a reminder that possessing a weapon in prison comes with serious consequences. As Guerrero now faces an additional 24 months in prison, he’ll be behind bars for a total of [insert total time served and time remaining].
In related news, the Federal Correctional Institution at Beckley is taking steps to ensure the safety of its inmates and staff. The prison has implemented additional security measures to prevent future incidents of weapon possession.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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