Mogadore man sentenced to federal prison for threatening a witness
A Mogadore man was sentenced to more than four years in federal prison Monday for threatening a witness.
Andrew F. Dodson, 33, was convicted by a jury in U.S. District Court in Cleveland in July of obstructing justice.
Judge Donald Nugent sentenced Dodson to 55 months in prison.
“Threatening a witness is a serious offense and, as evident by this sentence, it is a crime that can lead to significant time in a federal prison,” First Assistant U.S. Attorney Michell Baeppler said in a news release.
In July 2021, federal authorities said they began an investigation into Dodson after his arrest for OVI and possession of chemicals that could be used to make explosive devices.
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During the investigation, Dodson lied to federal authorities. He pleaded guilty to making false statements in November 2021 and was sentenced to eight months in prison.
Dodson was allowed to remain in the community on bond after his guilty plea. During that time, he obtained a witness statement made to federal authorities, then contacted and threatened the witness, federal prosecutors said.
Dodson will serve his 55-month sentence consecutive to his prior eight-month sentence for making false statements.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Mogadore man sentenced to four years for threatening federal witness
