Cedrick Hill, 31, of Marietta, Ga., has been sentenced to 26 years of imprisonment for the violent assault of an FBI special agent and the sale of multiple kilos of methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan stated, “Determined to escape at all costs, this defendant gravely injured an FBI special agent in the line of duty.” Buchanan added, “No sentence can remedy the physical and emotional harm suffered by the agent because of Hill’s conduct, but hopefully this sentence will cause others to think twice before risking harm to law enforcement officers during the performance of their duties.”
Keri Farley, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta, emphasized the danger posed by individuals who assault law enforcement officers, stating, “Anyone who assaults a law enforcement officer is dangerous and an extreme threat to public safety. Hill showed absolutely no regard for the life of our agent and caused him extreme harm.” Farley expressed gratitude that the agent has recovered and highlighted the importance of holding Hill accountable for his actions.
U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg sentenced Hill to 26 years in prison, to be followed by 60 months of supervised release. The case serves as a reminder of the risks faced by law enforcement officers daily and the lengths that authorities will go to remove violent offenders from the streets.