Aberdeen, MS – The grimy streets of Southaven witnessed a chilling incident today as Lacyrus Green, 27, was sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for his heinous act of armed carjacking.
On September 16, 2024, the defendant met two victims at the Walmart parking lot in Southaven under the guise of test-driving a car. What followed was a terrifying ordeal as Green returned from the drive, brandishing a BB gun designed to resemble an AR-style pistol. Threatening lethal violence, he snatched the key fob and stole the vehicle, leaving the unsuspecting victims trembling.
Green was eventually apprehended in Memphis, Tennessee. Today, Senior Judge Sharion Aycock delivered justice, sentencing Green to 95 months imprisonment, followed by three years of supervision upon his release. He is currently remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal.
“This office is committed to the straightforward principle that violent criminals such as this defendant should go to prison,” declared U.S. Attorney Clay Joyner. “We will continue, alongside our law enforcement partners, with our commitment to protect victims from those who would threaten them with harm.”
Lacyrus Green’s crime didn’t just rob a car; it endangered lives and sowed fear in the community. Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Jackson Field Office Robert Eikhoff echoed these sentiments: “The brazen act of brandishing a gun and carjacking unsuspecting sellers will not be tolerated. Collaborative teamwork between the FBI, the US Attorney’s Office, the Southaven Police Department, and the Memphis Police Department sends a clear message that law enforcement will relentlessly pursue violent offenders, restoring safety and security to our communities.”
This case was a testament to the combined efforts of the FBI, the Southaven Police Department, and the Memphis Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert J. Mims prosecuted the case with determination, ensuring justice for the victims.
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Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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