FORT DODGE, IA – Jammonttay Coleman, 35, is facing a lengthy prison stretch after admitting to illegally packing stolen heat. The Fort Dodge man pled guilty July 7, 2025, in federal court in Sioux City to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a charge that could land him behind bars for years.
The bust went down August 25, 2024, when authorities discovered Coleman knowingly possessed a stolen Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol. The weapon wasn’t just any handgun; it was loaded with a 17-round magazine, capable of unleashing a significant amount of firepower. Coleman’s rap sheet already included felony convictions for burglary and assault while participating in a felony – automatic disqualifiers for owning a firearm. Adding insult to injury, he also admitted to being a regular marijuana user.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick T. Greenwood laid out the damning evidence during the plea hearing. Coleman, a convicted felon and admitted drug user, knew he wasn’t allowed to have a gun, yet he brazenly possessed a stolen weapon. The Webster County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Dodge Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives worked together to build the case, demonstrating a unified front against gun violence.
Now, Coleman sits in the custody of the United States Marshal, awaiting sentencing by United States District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand. A presentence report is currently being prepared, which will detail Coleman’s background and criminal history, further influencing the judge’s decision. He’s looking at a possible maximum sentence of 15 years’ imprisonment, a hefty $250,000 fine, and up to three years of supervised release after serving his time.
This case isn’t just about one man and one stolen gun. It’s a key component of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence. Launched in 2021, PSN emphasizes building trust with communities, supporting local organizations, and focusing enforcement efforts where they’re needed most. The Department of Justice is doubling down on this strategy, and Coleman’s case serves as a stark warning to others who would flout the law.
Those seeking more detailed court file information can access it at https://ecf.iand.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl, case file number 24-3039. For updates on this and other federal cases in the Northern District of Iowa, follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office on X @USAO_NDIA.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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