Marquette Cornell McCroy, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Mississippi 2025

A convicted felon from Vicksburg, Mississippi, has pleaded guilty to a serious crime that puts public safety at risk.

Marquette Cornell McCroy, 42, was found in possession of a firearm during a traffic stop in Vicksburg.

McCroy, who was driving the vehicle and the sole occupant, had previously been convicted of a felony and is therefore prohibited from possessing firearms.

According to court documents, McCroy attempted to flee the scene on foot after throwing the firearm on the ground.

The incident occurred in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and was investigated by the Vicksburg Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Bert Carraway is prosecuting the case as part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods program, which aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence in communities.

McCroy is scheduled to be sentenced on February 6, 2025, and faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. The sentence will be determined by a federal district court judge after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The case highlights the importance of enforcing laws that protect public safety and prevent gun violence.

Defendant: Marquette Cornell McCroy

Crime: Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

City and State: Vicksburg, Mississippi

Exact Date: No specific date mentioned for the crime, but the sentencing is scheduled for February 6, 2025.

Sentence or Outcome: Faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

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