Michael McCullum, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Iowa 2024

A man who fled a traffic stop after arming himself with a firearm as the officer approached has been sentenced to more than 4 years in federal prison.

Michael McCullum, age 33, from Chicago, Illinois, received the prison term after a guilty plea to possession of a firearm by a felon.

Evidence in the case revealed McCullum was stopped for speeding in the predawn hours of April 30, 2023. As the Officer approached the vehicle, he observed McCullum grasping a handgun with his right hand, looking over his left shoulder for the approaching officer, as if preparing to engage the officer.

The officer took control of the situation, drew his sidearm, and ordered McCullum and his passenger to keep their hands up. McCullum initially complied, but then dropped his hands and fled the traffic stop in his car at a high rate of speed.

Mccullum has a history of interactions with law enforcement that started as early as 15 years old. He has a felony conviction for armed robbery/armed with dangerous weapon.

Mccullum was sentenced in Sioux City by United States District Court Chief Judge Leonard T. Strand to 51 months’ imprisonment. He must also serve a 3-year term of supervised release after the prison term. There is no parole in the federal system.

Judge Strand commented the situation the defendant created was “chilling” and but for the well-trained officers disciplined actions and approach the situation could have been tragic.

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