Davenport Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Escape

DAVENPORT, Iowa — On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey sentenced Cordell McDowell, age 32, of Davenport, to two years in prison for escape announced Acting United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal. Following his prison term, McDowell was ordered to serve three years of supervised release, as well as pay $100 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.

The charge arose in 2020 after McDowell failed to report to the residential reentry center in Davenport to serve the remainder of his prison sentence. McDowell’s whereabouts were unknown for approximately four months until he was arrested in relation to his involvement in a murder/robbery investigation. McDowell has a history of non-compliance with supervision and a prior federal conviction for escape.

This matter was investigated by the United States Marshals Service. This case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.