Jacksonville Man Sentenced to More Than Four Years for Cyberstalking and Possession of Ammunition

Tampa, Florida – Mario Jerome Bentley (44, Jacksonville) has been sentenced by U.S.

District Judge Steven Merryday to four years and three months in federal prison for cyberstalking and possessing ammunition as convicted felon.

The court also ordered Bentley to forfeit the ammunition and have no contact, directly or indirectly, with the victims.

Bentley pleaded guilty in April 2026.

U.S.

Attorney Gregory W.

Kehoe made the announcement.