Savannah man imprisoned for distributing psychedelic mushrooms

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Marcus Groover, a 43-year-old from Savannah was sentenced to 151 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to Possession with intent to Distribute Psilocin, according to officials.

Court documents and testimony stated in April of 2025 Savannah Police Department officers found Groover asleep in his car off of Montgomery Street. Officers said they saw marijuana and various drug distribution items like plastic bags and a digital scale in Groovers vehicle while attempting to contact him.

Officers stated they were concerned for Groovers well being and tried to wake him multiple times. As he woke, officers saw a firearm in Groovers possession. Officers said they also found marijuana and dried mushrooms in the car after Groover was detained.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation later tested the substances and confirmed the presence of psilocin, a Schedule I controlled substance, according to officials.