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United States of America v. Raekwon M. Patton
Date: 12-17-2025
Case Number: 25-cr-30007
Judge: David W. Dugan
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (St. Clair County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in East St. Louis
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
East St. Louis, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing a makeshift weapon.
On June 29, 2024, a correctional officer at FCI-Greenville conducted a pat search on Raekwon M. Patton, age 27, and discovered a makeshift weapon in his waistband. The weapon was a sharp, pointed piece of metal, approximately 7.5 inches in length and affixed to a wooden handle wrapped in a black cord.
"Contraband possession presents an unacceptable risk to everyone in a prison facility,” said FBI Springfield Special Agent in Charge Christopher J.S. Johnson. “We commend the hard work of the correctional officers whose diligence led to the discovery of the makeshift weapon. This outcome clearly demonstrates that further criminal activity will only result in further incarceration."
In June 2024, Patton was serving a 300-month sentence at FCI-Greenville in Greenville, Illinois.
FBI Springfield led the investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney David Dean prosecuted the case.
On June 29, 2024, a correctional officer at FCI-Greenville conducted a pat search on Raekwon M. Patton, age 27, and discovered a makeshift weapon in his waistband. The weapon was a sharp, pointed piece of metal, approximately 7.5 inches in length and affixed to a wooden handle wrapped in a black cord.
"Contraband possession presents an unacceptable risk to everyone in a prison facility,” said FBI Springfield Special Agent in Charge Christopher J.S. Johnson. “We commend the hard work of the correctional officers whose diligence led to the discovery of the makeshift weapon. This outcome clearly demonstrates that further criminal activity will only result in further incarceration."
In June 2024, Patton was serving a 300-month sentence at FCI-Greenville in Greenville, Illinois.
FBI Springfield led the investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney David Dean prosecuted the case.
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About This Case
Which court heard United States of America v. Raekwon M. Patton?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (St. Clair County), il. The presiding judge was David W. Dugan.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Raekwon M. Patton?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in East St. Louis. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best East St. Louis Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Raekwon M. Patton decided?
This case was decided on December 17, 2025.