Two Inmates, Rioting, Mississippi 2012
Two inmates at the Adams County Correctional Facility in Mississippi were sentenced for their roles in a violent riot that erupted on May 20, 2012. The incident resulted in significant property damage and financial losses.
Carlos Flores, 42, and Yoany Oriel Serrano-Bejarano, 29, were found guilty of participating in the riot and were sentenced in federal court by Senior U.S. District Judge David Bramlette III. Flores was sentenced to 74 months in prison, while Serrano-Bejarano received a 72-month sentence.
The two inmates were also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1,382,313. This order reflects the extent of the damage caused by their actions during the riot.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Lemon.
The Adams County Correctional Facility is a federal prison located in Natchez, Mississippi. The facility houses a large population of inmates and is a key part of the federal prison system in the region.
The sentencing of Flores and Serrano-Bejarano serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining order and discipline within our nation's prisons. Their actions caused significant harm and financial losses, and their sentences reflect the gravity of their crimes.
For more information on this case, contact the U.S. Attorney's Office or the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant: Carlos Flores, Yoany Oriel Serrano-Bejarano
Criminal Charges: Rioting at the Adams County Correctional Facility
City and State: Natchez, Mississippi
Exact Date: May 20, 2012
Sentence: 74 months (Flores), 72 months (Serrano-Bejarano)
Dollar Amounts: $1,382,313 in restitution
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdms/pr/two-inmates-sentenced-rioting-federal-prison