Michael Lawrence Hunt, a 45-year-old resident of Greenville, was sentenced on March 19 to 45 months in prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Hunt had previously pleaded guilty to the charge and will also serve three years of supervised release following his prison term. He was remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshals after sentencing by Senior U.S. District Judge Michael P. Mills.
The case stems from a September 11, 2024 traffic stop by the Greenville Police Department, during which officers discovered more than 55 methamphetamine pills and other illegal substances in Hunt’s possession. Authorities noted that Hunt had a prior felony conviction before this incident.
The investigation was conducted by the Greenville Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). United States Attorney Scott Leary said, “Meth addiction is one of the hardest of addictions to overcome, often resulting in destroyed lives and families. Through continued diligence, our communities must be reclaimed for the hard-working Mississippians that live there. A special thanks to the Greenville Police Department for its continued dedication. By working together, the Greenville PD and the ATF are a model of what can be accomplished when federal and state law enforcement work together.”
ATF Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson said, “The ATF is working closely with local, state and federal partners to combat the scourge of deadly illegal drugs in our communities. The sentence imposed today sends a message that we will continue to focus efforts on repeat offenders so we can remove another violent criminal from our streets and keep our neighborhoods safe as the top priority for the ATF.”
Greenville Police Chief Marcus R. Turner added, “We would first like to thank every agency involved in the success of this conviction. Our mission is to maintain social order and provide professional law enforcement services to the citizens in the community. All available resources will continue to be used by the Greenville Police Department to pursue individuals that break the law.”
This case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative that brings together all levels of law enforcement with communities they serve in order to reduce violent crime and gun violence.
