Marcus Fair, Illegally Possessing a Firearm, Iowa 2025
Illegally Possessing a Firearm Lands Iowa Man Behind Bars
A 28-year-old man from Dolton, Illinois, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a prohibited person.
On September 21, 2022, law enforcement responded to a domestic disturbance and animal cruelty report at a residence in Humboldt, Iowa. After conducting interviews, officers discovered a discarded backpack in a nearby woods containing items belonging to Marcus Fair, including a loaded Taurus G3C 9mm pistol with an obliterated serial number, an extended magazine, and marijuana.
As a user of marijuana, Fair was prohibited from possessing firearms. U.S. District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand presided over the sentencing hearing, which took place on March 12, 2025.
Fair must serve a three-year term of supervised release following his imprisonment. However, there is no parole in the federal system. The U.S. Marshal Service is currently holding Fair until he can be transported to a federal prison.
This case is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program, which focuses on reducing violent crime. Through PSN, law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders work together to identify and address the most pressing violent crime problems.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick T. Greenwood and investigated by the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, Humboldt Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
The case file number is 23-3042, and more information can be found at ecf.iand.uscourts.gov. Follow us on X @USAO_NDIA for updates on this and other cases.
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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