FCI Allenwood Inmate Receives 21-Month Sentence for Weapon Possession

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Federal inmate sentenced to 21 months for possessing a homemade razor blade weapon at FCI Allenwood.

Williamsport, PA – An inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Allenwood has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for possessing contraband. The announcement was made by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Eric Rodriguez, 32, pleaded guilty to the charge of possessing contraband in prison before Chief United States District Judge Matthew W. Brann handed down the sentence.

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Rodriguez was indicted by a federal grand jury following the discovery of a makeshift weapon during a routine pat-down search. The contraband was identified as a razor blade that had been fitted with a handle constructed from electrical tape. The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation into the matter, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Robin Zenzinger overseeing the prosecution. The sentencing of Rodriguez brings this case to a close, underscoring the ongoing efforts to maintain security and order within federal correctional facilities.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania

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