MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – Garrick DaVaughn McCrary, 30, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, will spend the next two and a half years in federal prison after being sentenced today for a disturbing campaign of online stalking. The sentence, handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge Ronald A. White, sends a clear message that such predatory behavior won’t be tolerated.
McCrary was sentenced to 30 months incarceration on one count of Stalking, following a guilty plea entered on May 9, 2025. The case, investigated by the FBI and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Tribal Police Department, details a sustained and calculated effort to terrorize a victim through the digital realm. Investigators uncovered a pattern of abuse stretching back to April 2023.
According to court documents, McCrary utilized the internet and various social media applications to bombard the victim with graphic and threatening messages. These weren’t idle threats; the content was specifically designed to inflict emotional distress, harass, and intimidate. The relentless nature of the harassment formed the core of the stalking charge, demonstrating a clear pattern of obsessive and unwanted attention.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jacob R. Parker, who prosecuted the case, successfully argued for the severity of the sentence, highlighting the damaging impact of cyberstalking and the need to protect vulnerable individuals. The non-paroleable nature of the sentence means McCrary will serve the full 30 months with no opportunity for early release.
The U.S. Marshals Service has taken McCrary into custody, and he will be transported to a designated Bureau of Prisons facility to begin serving his sentence. This case underscores the growing threat of cyberstalking and the importance of collaborative efforts between federal and tribal law enforcement agencies to bring perpetrators to justice. The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Tribal Police Department played a crucial role in gathering evidence and building the case alongside the FBI.
While the victim’s identity has not been released, authorities hope this sentencing provides a measure of closure and serves as a deterrent to others contemplating similar acts of harassment. The Eastern District of Oklahoma, under the leadership of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, continues to prioritize cases involving online abuse and the protection of citizens from digital predators.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Cybercrime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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