A 35-year-old Jackson man has been found guilty of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Samuel McCray was arrested on April 16, 2022, after a Jackson Police Officer discovered the firearm during an investigation into a domestic abuse incident.
McCray has a prior felony conviction, which prohibits him from possessing a firearm. He will be sentenced on November 3, 2023, and faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The case was investigated by the FBI and the Jackson Police Department. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jessica S. Terrill.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in neighborhoods. The program brings together law enforcement and community members to make their communities safer.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, McCray’s sentence will be determined by a federal district judge after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The exact details of McCray’s previous felony conviction were not included in the announcement. However, it is clear that his possession of a firearm has serious consequences.
McCray’s case highlights the importance of community-based programs aimed at preventing violence and reducing gun crime. It also underscores the need for law enforcement to work closely with community members to make neighborhoods safer.
In this case, the FBI and Jackson Police Department worked together to investigate and charge McCray with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
As part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods program, the U.S. Attorney’s office will continue to work with law enforcement and community members to reduce violent crime and gun violence in neighborhoods.
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- 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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