Date: 12-15-2023

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United States of America v. Ivan Carmona

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Judge: Geoffrey W. Crawford

Court: The United States Court for the District of Vermont (Chittenden County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Burlington

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Description:

Burlington, Vermont Criminal Defense Lawyer represented the Defendant for Assaulting a Federal Agent and Brandishing a Firearm

Ivan Carmona (also known as “Flacco”), 32, of Springfield, Massachusetts was sentenced in the United States District Court following his guilty pleas to assaulting a federal agent and brandishing a firearm during the assault. Chief United States District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford sentenced Carmona to 108 months’ imprisonment to be followed by a three-year term of supervised release.

According to court records, Carmona was wanted by state and local authorities based on his alleged involvement in multiple crimes and his flight from law enforcement on November 17, 2021. United States Border Patrol (USBP) agents from the Newport Station were assisting in the pursuit based on Carmona’s proximity to, and possible crossing of, the international border during his flight. USBP agents located Carmona and a companion near North Troy, Vermont on November 18, 2021, walking along Bear Mountain Road and stopped them to investigate. Upon being asked for identification, Carmona fled from the encounter, and one of the USBP agents pursued him on foot. During the pursuit, defendant Carmona drew a loaded handgun and pointed it at the pursuing agent.

Several law enforcement agencies participated in the pursuit and apprehension of Carmona, including USBP; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); Air & Marine Operations, a division of Customs and Border Protection; the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department; the Vermont State Police; the Newport Police Department; and the Vermont Drug Task Force.

U.S. Attorney Nikolas P. Kerest stated, “Our law enforcement partners make our communities safer every day. They deserve our respect and support. When law enforcement officers are assaulted while doing their jobs to enhance public safety, this office will respond with the full extent of our resources as this case demonstrates.” U.S. Attorney Kerest also commended the mutually supportive efforts of the agencies that led to the safe apprehension of an armed fugitive.

“Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to protect and defend our communities from violent criminals on a daily basis, and all too often those acts of violence are directed against them,” said Special Agent in Charge James M. Ferguson of the ATF Boston Field Division. “This sentencing reaffirms the ATF’s commitment to hold violent members of society accountable and send to prison those who commit crimes against the brave men and women who dedicate themselves to upholding and enforcing the law.”

Assistant United States Attorney Matthew Lasher prosecuted the case. Carmona is represented by Assistant Federal Public Defender Sara Puls.

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 108 months’ imprisonment to be followed by a three-year term of supervised release.

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