Biloxi Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Possession

Gulfport, Miss. – A Biloxi, Mississippi man has been found guilty of a serious crime. Mark Oatis, 47, was found in possession of 109 grams of methamphetamine, a scale, and clear plastic baggies during a traffic stop in Gulfport.

According to court documents, Mark Oatis was found in possession of a large quantity of methamphetamine. This indicates a serious intent to distribute the drug.

Oatis is scheduled to be sentenced on November 21, 2024. He faces a mandatory minimum of five years in prison and a maximum of forty years in prison. A federal district judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Gulfport Police Department are investigating the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lee Smith is prosecuting the case.

Mark Oatis, the Biloxi man, is facing serious consequences for his actions. He is expected to serve a lengthy prison sentence due to the severity of the crime.

Oatis’s case is a reminder of the ongoing struggle against drug trafficking in the United States. The investigation and prosecution of cases like this one demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to keeping communities safe.

Mark Oatis, 47, of Biloxi, Mississippi, was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute 109 grams of methamphetamine. He is scheduled to be sentenced on November 21, 2024, and faces a mandatory minimum of five years in prison and a maximum of forty years in prison.

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