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Jackson Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

Shermaine Monteil Burse of Jackson has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

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Former Federal Corrections Officer Sentenced for Bribery

Brian Jenkins, a former federal corrections officer from Greenville, Mississippi, was sentenced to serve 12 months and one day in federal prison for bribery.

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Moss Point Man Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute...

Ronald Charles Glaude, Jr., of Moss Point, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 112.5 grams of methamphetamine.

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Former Jackson Lawyer and Former Jackson Lobbyist Sentenced for Conspiracy to...

A former Jackson lawyer and a former Jackson lobbyist were sentenced for conspiracy to defraud investors in a timber deed investment scheme.

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Bogue Chitto Woman Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison for Voluntary...

Bethany Thomas of Bogue Chitto was sentenced to 67 months in prison for voluntary manslaughter involving the stabbing of a man in the Bogue Chitto Community.

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Jackson County Man Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute 70...

James Richard Morgan of Jackson County pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 70 grams of methamphetamine.

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Simon City Royals Gang Member Sentenced to 30 Years for Racketeering Conspiracy

A Chattanooga, Tennessee, man has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for a racketeering conspiracy.

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Hattiesburg Man Sentenced to Over 31 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to...

Robert Patrick Terrell was sentenced to 380 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 318 grams of methamphetamine.

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Pearl River Community Man Pleads Guilty to Habitual Domestic Violence

Eric Shane Dan of the Pearl River Community has pleaded guilty to habitual domestic violence.

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Pearl River Man Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison for Assault with...

Lee Garrick McMillan of Pearl River has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for assault with a dangerous weapon and for being a habitual offender of domestic violence.

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Rankin County, Mississippi Civil Rights Violations Request for Information

If you or someone you know has been a victim of abuse by a member of the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office, please contact the FBI hotline at 1-800-CALL-FBI, email tips.fbi.gov, or call the FBI Jackson...

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Tennessee Man Sentenced in COVID-Relief Fraud

Norman Beckwood of Memphis, Tennessee, received 62 months in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud the Small Business Administration.

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Louisiana Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Transportation of a Minor Across...

Ronald Latiolais, III, of Louisiana, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for transporting a minor across state lines with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.

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Former Teacher Convicted of Child Exploitation

Toshemie Wilson, a former Amory High School teacher, was convicted by a federal jury for sexually exploiting at least seven students over a 10-year period.

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Three Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Steal USDA-Mortgaged Houses

Barry Martin of Georgia was sentenced to 46 months in prison, Fiesta Kagler of Georgia was sentenced to 46 months in prison, and Ella Martin of Mississippi—a former U.S. Department of Agriculture...

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Vancleave Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

A Vancleave, Mississippi, man pled guilty to possession of more than 9,900 images and videos of child pornography.

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Former City of Jackson Employee Sentenced for Wire Fraud

A former employee of the City of Jackson in Mississippi was sentenced to five years of probation for wire fraud and ordered to pay approximately $54,000 in restitution.

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Durant Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Robbery

Curtis Lee Williams pleaded guilty to bank robbery.

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Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Defraud Vehicle Sellers on...

Jerrick Floyd pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud through Facebook Marketplace.

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Pearl River Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor

A Neshoba County man pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual abuse of a minor on the Choctaw Indian Reservation.

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Vicksburg Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Production and Possession...

Samuel Boyd Slade, Jr., of Vicksburg, has been sentenced in federal court to serve 50 years in prison for child pornography crimes.

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Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Production of Child Pornography

Delvan Jerrod Howard of Jackson pleaded guilty in federal court to the production of child pornography.

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Missouri Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Accessory After the Fact...

Jamison Layne Townsend of Missouri has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for helping her co-defendant, who discharged a firearm that killed three people.

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Prior Sex Offender Sentenced for New Crimes

Clyde Lee Hall of Nettleton, Mississippi, has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse materials.

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California Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking and Related Offenses for Forcing...

A federal jury in the Southern District of Mississippi convicted Michael Deon Fulcher of sex trafficking.

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Moss Point Man Sentenced to More Than 21 Years in Prison for Possession with...

Ronald Charles Glaude, Jr., of Moss Point, was sentenced to 262 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

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Brandon Man Pleads Guilty to Brandishing a Firearm During Convenience Store...

Tramaine Jadell Pettaway of Brandon pleaded guilty to brandishing a firearm during two convenience store robberies.

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SCR Gang Leader Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy

Allen Posey of Mississippi has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, including murder.

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Conehatta Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Contact With...

Dayleon Phillips, Sr., of Conehatta, received 240 months in prison for having sexual contact with a child in the Conehatta Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.

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Jones County Man Pleads Guilty to Assault in the Bogue Homa Community of the...

Tyreese Khalia Kejuan Smith of Jones County pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit a kidnapping.

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Gang Member Sentenced to 35 Years for Racketeering Conspiracy

Dillon Heffker, a Mississippi inmate and gang member, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, including murder.

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Jackson Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possession With Intent to...

Randy Williams, Jr., of Jackson, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

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Former Booneville Basketball Coach Sentenced for Child Exploitation

Kenny Paul Geno, a former Booneville High School assistant basketball coach, was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison for the online enticement of a minor.

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Conehatta Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Child

Brett Keith Thomas of Conehatta pleaded guilty to abusive sexual contact with a child.

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Lauderdale County Man Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Federal Prison...

Christian Blake Bunyard of Lauderdale County was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for making threats of violence over the internet.

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D’Iberville Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

Benjamin Lee Poiroux of D’Iberville pleaded guilty to possession of visual depictions of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct.

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Mississippi Delta Grain Elevator Owner Pleads Guilty to Fraud

John R. Coleman of Greenwood, Mississippi, appeared in court in Oxford and pleaded guilty to wire fraud.

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Corinth Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Producing and Distributing Child...

Paul Burk, III, of Corinth, Mississippi, was sentenced in federal court to 30 years in prison for producing sexually explicit images with minors and posting them.

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Justice Department Information on Efforts to Protect the Right to Vote,...

The Justice Department is providing information about its efforts to ensure that all qualified voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots.

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Former Police Officer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possession of Child...

Harrelson of Bruce, a former policeman from Bruce, Mississippi, was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materials.

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Six Former Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Sentenced for Torturing and...

Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers were sentenced for torturing and abusing two Black men in Rankin County, Mississippi.

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Robert A. Eikhoff Named Special Agent in Charge of the Jackson Field Office

Director Christopher Wray has named Robert A. Eikhoff as the special agent in charge of the Jackson Field Office in Mississippi.

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Tucker Man Pleads Guilty to Enticement of a Minor on the Choctaw Indian...

Antonio Deron Wallace of Tucker pleaded guilty in federal court to enticement of a minor.

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Mississippi Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During...

Donald Walker of Mississippi has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his alleged conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol.

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Jackson Man Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Prison for Possession with Intent...

Teson Kuran Daniel was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

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Pascagoula Man Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute...

Timothy Harper pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Gulfport, Mississippi.

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Durant Man Sentenced to 44 Months in Federal Prison for Bank Robbery

Curtis Lee Williams of Durant has been sentenced to 44 months in federal prison for bank robbery.

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Last Charged Collegiate Track Athlete Sentenced for Moving Money Overseas for...

Aniekeme Etim of Marietta, Georgia, has been sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay a $74,847.52 fine and restitution for her role in an overseas fraud scheme.

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Final Defendants Sentenced in $65 Million TRICARE Fraud

The final two members of a massive conspiracy to bilk TRICARE, the military’s healthcare program, out of more than $65 million have been sentenced in federal court.

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Hosts United Against Hate Program on the Gulf Coast

On April 16, the U.S. Attorney’s Office hosted a United Against Hate community outreach program at the Morning Star Baptist Church.

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