Mark A. Brand, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Missouri 2024

Cape Girardeau Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Unlawfully Possessing Firearm

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Mark A. Brand, 33, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, has been sentenced to serve 9 years in federal prison for the offense of Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

A federal court in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, heard the sentencing hearing on a date not specified in the report. United States District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. presided over the hearing.

Mark A. Brand was found to be prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law due to his status as a convicted felon, including a 2009 federal drug-trafficking conviction. In October 2019, Brand attempted to flee from law enforcement officers during a criminal investigation in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. A high-speed pursuit ensued, and Brand eventually lost control of his car and crashed. Brand then tried to run away on foot but was apprehended after a short foot chase.

A backpack was found near Brand’s car, which contained a semi-automatic pistol and a revolver.

After serving his sentence, Brand will be placed on supervised release for a period of three years.

This case was investigated by the Cape Girardeau Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Assistant United States Attorney Jack Koester handled the prosecution for the government.

The defendant’s name is Mark A. Brand, and the exact criminal charges are Felon in Possession of a Firearm. The city and state involved are Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The exact date of the crime is not specified, but the crime occurred in October 2019. The sentence is 9 years in federal prison, with a period of supervised release to follow.

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