Sharka Corbin, a 34-year-old Memphis man, has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a prior convicted felon.
Corbin was charged after he fled law enforcement from Tennessee into the Northern District of Mississippi, leading to a high-speed chase that ended with his vehicle wrecking and him being arrested. At the time of his arrest, Corbin was wanted for several violent offenses in Shelby County, Tennessee.
A pistol was recovered from Corbin by the Desoto County Sheriff’s Department. Corbin had previously pleaded guilty to the charge. Senior U.S. District Court Judge Michael P. Mills sentenced Corbin to 125 months imprisonment followed by a 3-year term of supervised release.
The investigation into Corbin’s case was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, along with the Desoto County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Julie Addison prosecuted the case.
U.S. Attorney Scott F. Leary stated, “Prosecuting habitual offenders is a top priority for the Northern District of Mississippi, especially offenders that violate firearm laws. This case was part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that works with all levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime and gun violence.” Leary added, “Our goal is to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone, which can only be accomplished by maintaining a strong working relationship with state and local law enforcement.”
The Northern District of Mississippi is committed to reducing violent crime and gun violence. The case against Corbin is a prime example of the district’s efforts to make a difference in the community.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, along with law enforcement agencies across the nation, are working together to disrupt violent gun crime in communities. “The sentence imposed today sends a message to convicted felons who are prohibited from possessing firearms that we will continue to work to keep our neighborhoods safe as the top priority for ATF,” said ATF New Orleans Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson.
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is a program that brings together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence. The program’s core principles include fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, is committed to making a difference in the community through their efforts in PSN.
Sharka Corbin was sentenced to 125 months imprisonment followed by a 3-year term of supervised release. The sentence was handed down by Senior U.S. District Court Judge Michael P. Mills.
The investigation into Corbin’s case was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, along with the Desoto County Sheriff’s Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Julie Addison prosecuted the case.
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Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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