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Gun Trafficker Gets Maximum 10 Years in Federal Prison
Gulfport, Miss – Damien S. Pinckney, a 36-year-old man from Goose Creek, South Carolina, has been sentenced to the maximum penalty of 120 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden handed down the sentence, which also includes an $8,000 fine, to Pinckney, who has prior felony drug convictions in South Carolina.
The investigation revealed that Pinckney and a co-conspirator were involved in a gun-for-drugs trade, offering money and high-caliber firearms in exchange for drugs to take back to South Carolina from Gulfport, Mississippi.
During the transaction in Gulfport, agents seized the money and firearms offered by Pinckney and his co-conspirator. Pinckney was subsequently arrested and convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
The case was a joint effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Drug Enforcement Administration. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Annette Williams.
U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Special Agent in Charge Dana Nichols with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced the sentence, emphasizing the importance of holding individuals accountable for their crimes.
The sentence serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in illegal activities, particularly those involving firearms and drugs.
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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