Montrel Devon Ingram, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, North Carolina 2026

Rocky Mount Man Charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm After Shooting at Nash County Deputy

RALEIGH, N.C. – A local man has been charged with felon in possession of a firearm after allegedly firing a shot at a Nash County deputy during a traffic stop.

Montrel Devon Ingram, 36, of Rocky Mount, appeared in federal court for his initial appearance Tuesday.

According to the information presented in the criminal complaint, Ingram was a passenger during a traffic stop in which the driver was suspected of driving under the influence. When backup arrived, Ingram fled on foot near the intersection of Ravenwood Drive and Canary Drive in Rocky Mount.

A deputy from the Nash County Sheriff’s Office pursued Ingram after noticing him reaching into his waistband. The deputy shouted loud verbal commands for Ingram to show his hands. Shortly after, the deputy heard a gunshot and saw a muzzle flash coming from Ingram’s direction.

Seeking cover while maintaining a clear line of sight on Ingram, the deputy observed him throw a firearm into the front yard of a nearby residence and then attempt to jump the fence into the backyard. The deputy quickly closed in on Ingram, ordering him to the ground. With the assistance of NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) troopers, the deputy was able to apprehend Ingram and take him into custody.

They later located the thrown firearm, which had a spent shell casing stuck in the ejector port, causing it to jam. The magazine contained five additional rounds of ammunition.

Ingram faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison if convicted.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Assistant U.S. Attorney Phil Aubart is prosecuting the case.

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