Press Release
Chicago Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison for Escape from Custody
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Iowa
DAVENPORT, Iowa – A Chicago man was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for Escape from Custody.
According to public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing, Terrance Martice Miller, 38, absented himself from a Residential Reentry Center (RRC) where he was ordered to reside after a supervised release violation. Miller left the facility and did not return. In May 2024, while on escape status from the RRC, Miller strangled an adult female victim until she could not breathe. Following a criminal charge due to the assault, Miller called the victim over 80 times attempting to her get her to drop the criminal charges.
United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement. This case was investigated by the United States Marshals Service.
Contact
MacKenzie Tubbs
Public Information Officer
515-473-9300
USAIAS.PAO@usdoj.gov
Updated August 28, 2025