GREENVILLE – A Greenville man has been sentenced in federal court for drug trafficking, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi.
Michael Lawrence Hunt, 45, previously pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
According to court documents, Greenville police discovered more than 55 methamphetamine pills and other illegal substances during a traffic stop on Sept. 11, 2024. Authorities said Hunt had a prior felony conviction at the time of the offense.
Senior U.S. District Judge Michael P. Mills sentenced Hunt to 45 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Hunt was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals after sentencing.
The case was investigated by the Greenville Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
U.S. Attorney Scott Leary said drug trafficking continues to harm communities across the state.
“Meth addiction is one of the hardest addictions to overcome, often resulting in destroyed lives and families,” Leary said. “Through continued diligence, our communities must be reclaimed for the hard-working Mississippians that live there.”
ATF Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson said the agency will continue working with local and federal partners to target repeat offenders and reduce drug-related crime.
Greenville Police Chief Marcus R. Turner also thanked the agencies involved, saying the department will continue using all available resources to pursue those who violate the law.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a federal initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and improving public safety through coordinated law enforcement efforts.
