GREENVILLE – Martavis Moore, 32, from Greenville, was sentenced today after pleading guilty on a previous date to conspiracy to aid and abet, and to attempt to aid and abet, the possession, transportation and distribution of illegal narcotics. Chief Judge Debra M. Brown sentenced Moore to 92 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release. According to court documents, Moore was an officer with the Greenville Police Department when he accepted a bribe for assisting a drug dealer in transporting drugs through Greenville.United States Attorney Scott Leary stated, “This case is the result of dedicated FBI agents who worked tirelessly in this investigation.
Mississippians expect honorable hard work from federal law enforcement officers, and they again received it. The prosecutors in this case, Assistant U.S. Attorneys Robert Mims and Sam Stringfellow, likewise did an excellent job. It is my honor to work with such professionals.”FBI Special Agent in Charge of the FBI-Jackson Field Office Robert Eikhoff said, "Moore's conduct was both shocking and a profound betrayal of the public's trust.
When someone in a position of authority commits such a reprehensible crime, the harm extends far beyond the community they swore to serve. The FBI and our partners will aggressively pursue cases like this and hold those who abuse positions of trust fully accountable, no matter their position or title."Assistant U.S. Attorneys Robert Mims and Sam Stringfellow prosecuted the case.