Norkeithus Malik Reed, a McComb man, pleads guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in Mississippi.
A disturbing incident unfolded at an area restaurant in Brookhaven, Mississippi, when officers responded to a complaint about a man causing a disturbance. Norkeithus Malik Reed, 24, of McComb, was found in possession of a firearm, which has led to a serious charge against him.
Court documents reveal that Reed was previously convicted in state court of drug-related felony charges. As a result, he is prohibited from possessing a firearm. The possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is a serious offense that can lead to severe penalties.
On April 1, 2021, Reed was found in possession of a firearm by the Brookhaven Police officers. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) investigated the case, and Reed was subsequently charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Allen is prosecuting the case against Reed. Reed will be sentenced on April 30, 2024, and faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. A federal district judge will determine the final sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives made the announcement about Reed’s guilty plea.
Norkeithus Malik Reed’s guilty plea to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is a serious offense that can have severe consequences. The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of federal authorities to keeping communities safe and holding individuals accountable for their actions.
Related Federal Cases
- Norkeithus Malik Reed, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Mississippi 2024 · Mississippi
- Bayliss Morris Jenkins, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Mississippi 2021 · Mississippi
- David Bailey, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Alabama 2022 · Alabama
- Chris Lee Gordon, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, Iowa 2022 · Iowa
- Jordan Dale Burgess, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Mississippi 2023 · Mississippi
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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