Marcus Brumfield, Cocaine Trafficking, Louisiana 2013

A Hammond man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug and gun charges. Marcus Brumfield, 31, of Hammond, was sentenced to 264 months in prison to be followed by 4 years of supervised release.

The charges against Brumfield include possession with the intent to distribute twenty-eight grams or more of cocaine base, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. On August 27, 2013, Officers with the Hammond Police Department arrested Brumfield after finding him in a vehicle with 1.4 ounces of cocaine base, and a stolen Glock, .45 caliber handgun.

According to court documents, Brumfield had previously been convicted of a felony. This prior conviction made him ineligible to possess a firearm, further adding to the severity of the charges. The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Hammond Police Department were instrumental in investigating this matter.

U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite praised the work of both agencies in bringing Brumfield to justice. Assistant United States Attorney Andre’ Jones was in charge of the prosecution.

Brumfield’s sentencing sends a strong message to those involved in drug trafficking and gun crime. It highlights the importance of law enforcement working together to keep our communities safe.

The 22-year sentence is a result of the hard work and dedication of the investigating agencies and the prosecution. It is a reminder that those who break the law will face the consequences of their actions.

Defendant: Marcus Brumfield

Criminal Charges: Possession with the intent to distribute twenty-eight grams or more of cocaine base, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime

City and State: Hammond, Louisiana

Date: August 27, 2013

Sentence: 264 months in prison to be followed by 4 years of supervised release

Amount: N/A

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