Marico T. Bratcher, Possession of Firearm by Felon, Illinois 2015

Cahokia Man Sentenced For Firearm Offense

A Cahokia man has been sentenced to prison for illegally possessing a firearm, according to federal authorities.

Marico T. Bratcher, 42, from Cahokia, Illinois, was sentenced on April 10, 2015, in federal court in East St. Louis, Illinois, for possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton, announced today.

Bratcher was sentenced to 51 months in prison, three years of supervised release, fined $250 and ordered to pay $100 special assessment. Bratcher, who had previously pled guilty, admitted that a .9mm semi-auto pistol found in a bedroom closet by law enforcement officials conducting a surveillance of his residence, while looking for a fugitive in Cahokia, Illinois, on or around June 14, 2014, belonged to him.

The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan S. Drucker.

Bratcher's case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to crack down on individuals who illegally possess firearms.

With this sentence, Bratcher will face the consequences of his actions and be held accountable for breaking the law.

Federal authorities will continue to work tirelessly to ensure public safety and uphold the law.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdil/pr/cahokia-man-sentenced-firearm-offense-1