Former Greenwood Policeman Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy

GREENVILLE, MS - Jamario Sanford, 38, of Greenville, MS, was sentenced today to seven and a half years in federal prison 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.

According to court documents, the defendant was arrested on October 30, 2025. At the time of the offense, Sanford received multiple bribes while being employed as a law enforcement officer with the Greenwood Police Department.

United States Attorney Scott Leary stated, "This conviction resulted from the hard work and dedication of agents with the FBI who invested time and resources to bring this case home. Our citizens expect dedication and professionalism from law enforcement, and in this case, they got it. A special thanks also to the prosecutors in this case, Assistant U.S. Attorneys Robert Mims and Sam Stringfellow, they are excellent prosecutors who are driven to protect their fellow Mississippians."

Chief Judge Debra M. Brown sentenced Sanford to 90 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release. Sanford was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals following sentencing.

FBI Special Agent in Charge of the FBI-Jackson Field Office Robert Eikhoff said, "We hold positions of trust and serve as stewards of authority within our community. Sanford betrayed his oath to protect and serve when he chose instead to shield criminals from accountability. We will continue working alongside our community partners to rebuild and strengthen public trust in law enforcement. The FBI remains steadfast in its commitment to aggressively investigate and bring to justice those who abuse their authority."

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