A Jackson man was sentenced to serve over eight years in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and for conspiracy to commit bank fraud.
Deonta Miller, 36, was arrested by the Richland Police Department on March 3, 2020, due to an outstanding arrest warrant.
Prior to his arrest, Miller had led officers on a short chase, which concluded with the suspect crashing his vehicle into a hotel located on Highway 80 West in Hinds County. Miller then fled from officers on foot, leaving a firearm in the car.
At the time, Miller had prior convictions for carjacking and for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Miller pled guilty on February 16, 2023 to charges in connection to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Additionally, the suspect conspired with two other individuals to fraudulently obtain automobile loans by using a false name, social security number, driver’s license, and utility bill. Miller pled guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud on March 21, 2023.
The Richland Police Department and the ATF investigated the firearm case. The Madison Police Department and HSI investigated the bank fraud case.
