A Vicksburg man has been sent to the slammer for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Marquette Cornell McCroy, 43, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for the crime.
McCroy was found in possession of a firearm in Vicksburg following a traffic stop. He was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle. McCroy had previously been convicted of a felony and was prohibited from possessing firearms.
As the officer attempted to apprehend McCroy, he threw the firearm on the ground and attempted to flee the vehicle on foot.
McCroy was indicted by a federal grand jury and he pled guilty on October 3, 2024. The case was investigated by the Vicksburg Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Bert Carraway prosecuted the case, which is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). PSN is a program that brings together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence.
McCroy’s sentence is a result of the collaborative efforts of the Vicksburg Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi. His case highlights the importance of community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place.
Marquette Cornell McCroy, 43, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
This case is a reminder that possessing a firearm as a convicted felon is a serious offense with severe consequences. The sentence handed down to McCroy serves as a warning to others who may be considering similar actions.
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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