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Date: 10-25-2024
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United States of America v. Marcell Alexander Kirk
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Court: The United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Davenport
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Davenport, Iowa Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
Description: Davenport, Iowa criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Firearms Charges
Davenport Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison for Firearms Charges
A Davenport man was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon and in furtherance of his drug trafficking.
According to public court documents, in November 2023, Marcell Alexander Kirk, 23, ran from police. During the foot chase, Kirk discarded a loaded handgun. When apprehended, Kirk was found in possession of approximately 140 grams of marijuana.
As a felon, Kirk is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition. In 2020, Kirk was convicted of criminal gang participation, in the Iowa District Court for Scott County.
After completing his term of imprisonment, Kirk will be required to serve a three-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement. This case was investigated by the Davenport Police Department.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results. For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, please visit Justice.gov/PSN.
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Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to eight years in federal prison. After completing his term of imprisonment, Kirk will be required to serve a three-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
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