Habitual Offender Sentenced to 10 years for Felony Evasion
Rankin County – Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced that Justin Andre Sterling, 31, of Jackson, Mississippi, has been convicted and sentenced to serve ten (10) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections for Felony Evasion as a Habitual Offender. As a habitual offender, Sterling must serve the entire sentence day-for-day without the possibility of early release or parole.
On November 24, 2024, the Richland Police Department received information that a vehicle involved in an armed carjacking had entered the city limits on Highway 49 South. A Richland police officer quickly located the SUV, notified dispatch, and maintained surveillance until additional officers could assist in safely stopping the vehicle.
When officers attempted a traffic stop by activating their blue lights and sirens, the driver, Justin Sterling, refused to comply. Sterling fled at high speed, driving recklessly, and struck another motorist’s vehicle before making a U-turn and continuing to evade police on Highway 49 North. Officers ultimately brought the chase to a safe end and arrested Sterling without further harm to the public or additional property damage.
“This conviction sends a clear message: those who repeatedly break the law and endanger innocent lives will be held accountable,” said District Attorney Bramlett. “We are grateful no one was seriously injured in this incident. Thanks to the swift and professional actions of the Richland Police Department, a dangerous habitual offender was stopped, and our community is safer as a result.”
Defendant:
Name: Sterling, Justin Andre
Date of Birth: 09/02/1994
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