WILLIAMSPORT, PA – A federal inmate at FCI Allenwood has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison after being caught with a makeshift weapon during a random search, prosecutors announced.
Eric Rodriguez, 32, received a 21-month sentence from Chief U.S. District Judge Matthew W. Brann after pleading guilty to possessing contraband in prison.
According to court records, Rodriguez was indicted by a federal grand jury after officers discovered a razor blade with a handle wrapped in electrical tape during a pat-down. He later admitted to possessing the prohibited item.
The case was investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Robin Zenzinger.
Key Points
- Inmate Eric Rodriguez sentenced to 21 months for contraband possession at FCI Allenwood.
- Officers found a razor blade with a taped handle during a random search.
- Case investigated by the FBI and prosecuted in federal court.
The ruling underscores the penalties inmates face for possessing weapons inside federal prisons.
