Press Release
Cumberland County Man with Human Trafficking Ties Sentenced to 10 Years on Federal Firearm Charge
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of North Carolina
According to court documents and other information presented in court, on December 10, 2020, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call from a woman reporting gunfire and an assault. The first responding deputies found McCormick standing by his vehicle and the victim bleeding from head injuries. The victim was later transported to the hospital. A responding law enforcement officer noticed a firearm in a crawlspace opening of a nearby mobile home. Upon further investigation, narcotics and a 9mm caliber pistol were discovered under the home, which was owned by the victim. Subsequent laboratory testing revealed the presence of McCormick’s DNA on the pistol.
McCormick has prior felony convictions, including federal conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of cocaine base (crack), which prohibited him from possessing a firearm.
Michael Easley, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina made the announcement after sentencing by
Related court documents and information can be found on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or on PACER by searching for Case No. 5:23-CR-276-FL-BM.
Updated September 30, 2024
Topic
Firearms Offenses