U.S. Department
of Justice
Press Release
Mississippi Man Indicted for Impersonating Deputy United States Marshal
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that WILLIAM GILCHRIST (“GILCHRIST”), a resident of Greenville, Mississippi was indicted on July 19, 2024 for impersonating a deputy United States Marshal, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 912.
According to the indictment, on or about June 19, 2024, GILCHRIST falsely assumed and pretended to be a Fugitive Task Force Officer with the United States Marshals Service.
GILCHRIST faces a sentence of up to 3 years imprisonment, up to 1 year of supervised release, up to a $250,000 fine, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.
U. S. Attorney Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of Homeland Security Investigations and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Paul J. Hubbell of the General Crimes Unit is in charge of the prosecution.
Contact
Shane M. Jones
Public Information Officer
United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
United States Department of Justice
Updated July 22, 2024
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