SHREVEPORT, La. – A Shreveport man is facing up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to damaging air force property with his vehicle and driving under the influence.
Michael Taylor Phillips, 26, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge S. Maurice Hicks Jr. to one count of damage to property of the United States; one count of driving while intoxicated, second offense; and one count of resisting arrest.
According to the guilty plea, Phillips drove his vehicle into the North Gate of Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, striking a steel bollard in the gate’s secured area. The impact damaged the bollard, and Phillips’ vehicle continued onto the airbase before it came to a stop at the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command Headquarters building.
Phillips exited the vehicle and ran into a base residential area. He was later apprehended and detained by authorities.
The incident occurred on an unspecified date. Phillips is facing up to 10 years in prison, at least three years of supervised release, restitution, and a $250,000 fine.
The case was investigated by the FBI and the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary J. Mudrick and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney John Odom are prosecuting the case.
A sentencing date has been set for November 29, 2018. At that time, the U.S. District Court will determine Phillips’ punishment for his crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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