Former Hinds County Detention Officer Sentenced to Prison

A Madison man has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.   

According to court documents, on Aug. 18, 2018, Marcell Anderson, 26, a Hinds County detention officer, attempted to introduce contraband into the Hinds County Detention Center in Raymond. Anderson had an electrical taped bundle in his pants containing methamphetamine, marijuana, spice (synthetic marijuana), Xanax pills, rolling papers, and lighters.

Anderson was indicted by a federal grand jury and he pled guilty on Jan. 25 to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. 

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office. 

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Keesha Middleton.