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Former Mississippi deputy sentenced to over 7 years in federal prison for drug conspiracy, bribery

GREENVILLE, Miss. (WLBT) - A former Sunflower County sheriff’s deputy was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison after accepting bribes to facilitate the distribution of illegal drugs.

Marvin Flowers, 60, of Indianola, Mississippi, was sentenced to 88 months (7 years and 4 months) in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Chief District Judge Debra M. Brown handed down the sentence after Flowers previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy and attempt to aid and abet the possession, transportation, and distribution of illegal narcotics.

Court documents show that Flowers received multiple bribes while employed as a law enforcement officer with the Sunflower County Sheriff’s Office. He was arrested on Oct. 30, 2025, and is ordered to begin his prison sentence on Oct. 5, 2026.11

Federal officials emphasized that the conviction underscores the consequences of violating the public trust.

“Law enforcement agents live by a code, to bravely serve the citizens they are charged to protect. When that code is violated, there are consequences,” U.S. Attorney Scott Leary said. “The citizens of this great State are indebted to the FBI agents who invested time and resources to bring this case to a successful conclusion.”

Robert Eikhoff, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI-Jackson Field Office, said the sentencing serves as a clear warning to those in positions of authority.

“Today’s sentencing serves as a powerful reminder that no one is above the law, especially those who’ve taken an oath to uphold it,” Eikhoff said. “The FBI, alongside our law enforcement partners, will continue to investigate and hold accountable individuals who abuse positions of public trust, whether by facilitating the distribution of illegal drugs that harm our communities, or by other means.”

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Robert Mims and Sam Stringfellow prosecuted the case.

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