A Vicksburg man pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

According to court documents, 42-year-old Marquette Cornell McCroy, was found in possession of a firearm in Vicksburg following a traffic stop. McCroy, who was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, had previously been convicted of a felony and was therefore prohibited from possessing firearms. McCroy threw the firearm on the ground as he attempted to flee the vehicle on foot.

McCroy is scheduled to be sentenced on February 6, 2025, and faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee and Special Agent in Charge Robert Eikhoff of the Federal Bureau of Investigation made the announcement.

The Vicksburg Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Bert Carraway is prosecuting the case.