By JIM BUTLER

Another Alexandria man is accused of illegally brandishing a machine gun.

Marquell Bell, 23, was jailed April 4. He is a convicted felon accused of illegally possessing a firearm, aggravated criminal damage and probation violation.

Where he or any other suspect could allegedly purchase or steal a machine gun is not part of the arrest record. But get them some allegedly do.

Bell, being held under $210,000 bail, is apparently no stranger to guns.

In fact, records show he was booked on two counts of attempted 2nd degree murder in October 2020.

Three months earlier, he was charged with illegally possessing a stolen firearm and with illegal use of a weapon.

In April same year he was charged with illegal carry and illegal use of a weapon and with aggravated criminal damage.

More recently, in June 2022, Bell was accused of felony flight from a traffic stop.

Two months ago he was booked on a contempt charge.