A Southaven resident, Lacyrus Green, has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison following a carjacking incident that took place last September. According to court records, on September 16, 2024, Green met two individuals in the parking lot of a Walmart in Southaven with the intention of test-driving a vehicle they had listed for sale. After completing the test drive, Green used a BB gun resembling an AR-style pistol to threaten the victims and steal their car by taking its key fob. Authorities later apprehended Green in Memphis, Tennessee.
Senior Judge Sharion Aycock handed down a sentence of 95 months imprisonment for Green. Following his release from prison, he will be under supervision for three years. After sentencing, Green was placed into the custody of the U.S. Marshal.
“This office is committed to the fairly straightforward principle that violent criminals such as this defendant should go to prison,” said U.S. Attorney Clay Joyner. “We will continue, alongside our law enforcement partners, with our commitment to protect victims from those who would threaten them with harm.”
“Lacyrus Green’s vicious crime endangered lives and created fear amongst the community,” stated Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Jackson Field Office Robert Eikhoff. “The brazen act of brandishing a gun and carjacking unsuspecting sellers will not be tolerated. Collaborative teamwork between the FBI, the US Attorney’s Office, the Southaven Police Department, and the Memphis Police Department sends a clear message that law enforcement will relentlessly pursue violent offenders, restoring safety and security to our communities.”
The investigation involved multiple agencies including the FBI as well as police departments from Southaven and Memphis.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert J. Mims led prosecution efforts in this case.
