A brazen act of carjacking rocked the streets of Jackson, Mississippi in November 2020. Russell Emmett Gibbs, a 46-year-old Jackson man, was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for the heinous crime.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Gibbs carjacked a male victim at gunpoint on Edgewood Terrace in Jackson, Mississippi in November 2020. This senseless act of violence left the community shaken and demanded justice.
Gibbs was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 6, 2023, and entered a guilty plea on October 26, 2023. The swift justice served as a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies in bringing perpetrators to account.
U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee and Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives made the announcement. The case was investigated by the ATF and the Jackson Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kimberly T. Purdie prosecuted the case. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
The sentencing of Russell Emmett Gibbs serves as a reminder that carjacking will not be tolerated in our society. The Grimy Times will continue to provide in-depth coverage of crime stories and advocate for justice and public safety.
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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