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Jarvis Ficklin, a 37-year-old man from Lena, Mississippi, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and using a firearm during a crime of violence on the Choctaw Indian Reservation. The incident occurred when Ficklin used a shotgun to shoot a tribal member, resulting in serious bodily injury. This violent act took place on the reservation and was investigated by the FBI and the Choctaw Police Department. Ficklin’s guilty plea came on March 31, 2026.
The case against Ficklin began in March 2022, when a federal grand jury indicted him on the assault and firearms charges. The prosecution was handled by Assistant United States Attorneys Kevin J. Payne, Brian K. Burns, and Special Assistant United States Attorney Kalleigh McCoy. Ficklin is scheduled to be sentenced on July 29, 2026, and faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison for the assault charge and a minimum of 10 years for the firearms charge, with the sentences to be served consecutively.
The U.S. Attorney’s office commended the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Choctaw Police Department for their roles in investigating the case. The seriousness of the crime and the cooperation between federal and tribal law enforcement agencies underscore the commitment to addressing violent crimes on Native American reservations.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Mississippi
- Location: MS
- Source: DOJ Press Release
