WILLIAMSPORT- The United States Attorney’s office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Kareem Martin, 38, an inmate in USP Allenwood, was indicted on June 11, 2026, by a federal grand jury for possessing a weapon in prison.
According to United States Attorney Brian D. Miller, the indictment charges Martin with one count of possessing contraband in prison. Martin was allegedly in possession of an inmate-manufactured knife, six inches in length.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robin Zenzinger is prosecuting the case.
The maximum penalty under federal law for these offenses is 5 years’ imprisonment and a fine. A sentence following the finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
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Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office — Middle District of Pennsylvania — U.S. Department of Justice press release.