Raleigh, NC – In a shocking turn of events, Delman DeWayne Dixon, 24, of Jacksonville, NC was sentenced to 135 months of imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release.
Dixon was found guilty of three counts of Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Felon, each arising from a separate date. The evidence revealed that Dixon had exchanged gunfire with Quinn Everette over a disputed drug deal on November 30, 2015, in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Everette was killed, and Dixon received a gunshot wound to his shoulder.
Investigations conducted by the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office and the Jacksonville Police Department uncovered further evidence of Dixon’s firearm possession. On May 5, 2016, officers conducted a traffic stop and found Dixon in possession of a Hi-Point .40 caliber pistol. Then, on December 2, 2016, members of the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant and an arrest warrant at Dixon’s Jacksonville residence, recovering a stolen Springfield XD 9mm pistol and a Davis Industries .380 caliber pistol that Dixon had directed his girlfriend to hide.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and making neighborhoods safer. Attorney General Jeff Sessions reinvigorated PSN in October 2017, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to develop a district crime reduction strategy.
The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville Police Department, and Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) conducted the investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Jake D. Pugh prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.
Dixon’s sentence reflects the severity of his crimes and the danger he posed to his community. His imprisonment will serve as a reminder of the consequences of firearm possession and the importance of community safety.
Defendant: Delman DeWayne Dixon
Criminal Charges: Three counts of Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Felon
City and State: Jacksonville, North Carolina
Exact Date: November 30, 2015
Sentence: 135 months of imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release
Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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