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City of Duluth - Police Department
Mike Ceynowa, Chief of Police
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
DATE: 8/4/2025
SUBJECT: Duluth Resident Sentenced to 72 Months in the US Federal Bureau of Prisons
BY: Mattie Hjelseth, Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer
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SUBJECT: Duluth Resident Sentenced to 72 Months in the US Federal Bureau of Prisons
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Duluth Resident Sentenced to 72 Months in the US Federal Bureau of Prisons
On July 24, 2025, 36-year-old Duluth resident Deontate Leatherberry was federally sentenced to 72 months in the US Federal Bureau of Prisons. This is after the tremendous work from members of the Duluth Police Department for holding Leatherberry accountable for his actions. Leatherberry was involved in multiple narcotic violations, aggravated assaults, shootings, unlawful possession of firearms, and other incidents within the City of Duluth going back to 2020.
DPD's thankful for the partnership from the United States Attorney’s Office for holding this violent offender accountable.
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