FPC Pensacola Escapee Being Sought by U.S. Marshals Task Force

Pensacola, FL ‑The United States Marshals Northern Florida Violent Fugitive Task Force is asking the public's assistance in locating federal inmate, Michael Joseph Derenak who escaped from the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) in Pensacola, Florida. Derenak was discovered missing after he stated that “he was going to the restroom,” at a offsite work detail at NAS Pensacola at about 10:30 this morning. He was officially placed on escape status at 4:00 p.m. It is unknown whether or not he received any outside assistance at this time.

"As always, we are working with the officials from the Bureau of Prisons and making his apprehension a top priority," said US Marshal Dennis Williamson., Marshal for the Northern District of Florida.

Derenak is a white male, with brown and gray hair and brown eyes. He is 6'02" tall and weighs approximately 185 lbs. Derenak arrived at FPC Pensacola in December 2004 and was serving the remainder of a 235 month sentence for a Cocaine Conspiracy conviction.

Derenak is not considered armed and dangerous at this time, but all precautions should be taken if this fugitive is encountered. If seen, please contact the Marshals Office in Pensacola at (850) 554‑6607, or the US Marshals Headquarters at 1800‑336‑0102, which is available 24 hours.