EVANSVILLE, INDIANA – Marquell T. Lockridge, 26, of Evansville, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to illegal possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance.
The charges stem from a November 1, 2024, incident at a Circle K gas station, where Lockridge allegedly pulled out a gun and pointed it at a woman in the parking lot. Officers with the Evansville Police Department responded to the scene and apprehended Lockridge after a brief pursuit and tasing.
During a search of Lockridge’s person, officers located a plastic corner bag containing Oxycodone pills and approximately $20,227 in cash. This case highlighted the ongoing issue of illegally armed felons posing a threat to public safety.
Lockridge has been previously convicted of multiple crimes, including misdemeanor domestic battery in 2019, felony pointing a firearm at another in 2019, and felony theft of a firearm in 2022. These prior felony convictions prohibit him from ever legally possessing a firearm again, making his actions a clear threat to himself and others.
Acting United States Attorney John E. Childress emphasized the importance of keeping communities safe by taking action against those who break the law, including felons who possess firearms illegally. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Evansville Police Department investigated this case, with U.S. District Judge Matthew P. Brookman imposing the sentence.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew B. Miller prosecuted this case, and Acting U.S. Attorney Childress commended the ATF and Evansville Police Department for their efforts in taking Lockridge off the streets.
The two-year prison sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of breaking the law and highlights the need for continued efforts to address gun violence and controlled substance trafficking in our communities.
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Violent Crime|Drug Trafficking|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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