10/30/2026
GREENVILLE POLICE INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN 10-YEAR FEDERAL PRISON SENTENCE FOR GUN AND DRUG OFFENSES
GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI – The Greenville Police Department, in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives (ATF) and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi, announces the successful conclusion of a federal investigation resulting in a 10-year federal prison sentence for a Leland man convicted on federal fi***rm and drug charges.
Malcolm Patterson, 28, of Leland, Mississippi, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge James D. Maxwell to 120 months (10 years) in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
According to federal court documents, Patterson previously pleaded guilty to possession of ma*****na with intent to distribute and possession of a fi***rm by a convicted felon.
Following sentencing, Patterson was remanded to the custody of the United States Marshals Service.
CHIEF OF POLICE ISSUES STATEMENT
Greenville Police Chief Marcus R. Turner, Sr. stated:
"Another case originating from the investigative efforts of the Greenville Police Department has resulted in a 10-year federal prison sentence.
This outcome demonstrates the strength of our partnerships with the ATF and the United States Attorney’s Office. I commend our officers, investigators, and federal partners for their dedication to seeing this case through.
Our responsibility does not end when the handcuffs go on. We are committed to building solid cases that result in meaningful accountability.
We will continue utilizing every available resource to combat criminal activity, hold offenders accountable, and make Greenville a safer community."
FEDERAL PARTNERSHIP AND PROSECUTION
U.S. Attorney Scott Leary also commended the Greenville Police Department and ATF for their professionalism, dedication, and continued efforts to protect communities throughout the Northern District of Mississippi.
The case was jointly investigated by the Greenville Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives (ATF).
Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Mims prosecuted the case.
This prosecution reflects the continued cooperation between local and federal law enforcement agencies through initiatives such as Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide program designed to reduce violent crime, strengthen law enforcement partnerships, and hold dangerous offenders accountable.
The Greenville Police Department remains committed to aggressively investigating criminal activity and working alongside its federal partners to ensure that individuals who threaten public safety are brought to justice.
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Greenville Police Department
Office of the Chief of Police
Chief Marcus R. Turner, Sr.
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