GREENVILLE, MS – In a move to bring justice to the residents of Cleveland, Mississippi, Leequinn McCloud, a 25-year-old Indianola man, was sentenced to 77 months in prison for his role in the armed robbery of a Backyard Burgers restaurant in Cleveland.
McCloud, who previously pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi to one count of Hobbs Act robbery, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Debra M. Brown to 77 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release. Following sentencing, McCloud was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals.
The armed robbery occurred at the Backyard Burgers restaurant in Cleveland, and McCloud’s co-defendant, Ladarius Snipes, was previously sentenced in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota to 120 months in prison for his role in the armed robbery, in addition to 35 months in prison for his Minnesota charges.
“The U.S. Attorney’s Office will do everything in its power to ensure that those who choose to commit violent gun crimes are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said U.S. Attorney Clay Joyner. “We thank ATF and the Cleveland, Mississippi Police Department for their work on this case and will continue to work alongside our federal, state and local partners to help keep our communities and citizens safer by aggressively investigating and prosecuting violent criminals.”
According to ATF New Orleans Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson, the agency is dedicated to pursuing and combating those career criminals whose violent criminal activities threaten and severely detract from the welfare of our communities. “This is another example of our commitment to work tirelessly to protect our communities and hold accountable those who threaten our safety.”
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Cleveland Police Department investigated the case, which is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.
McCloud’s conviction serves as a reminder that violent crime will not be tolerated in our communities, and those who commit such crimes will be held accountable. The sentencing of McCloud and his co-defendant is a significant step towards ensuring the safety and security of the residents of Cleveland, Mississippi.
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Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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