Devontae Stamps, a 31-year-old Jackson man, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
According to court documents, Stamps was found by Jackson Police Department officers to be in possession of a firearm after responding to a complaint by a property owner that Stamps would not leave his property.
Stamps has prior felony convictions. In 2012, he was convicted of burglary at the age of 18. In 2013, he was convicted of armed robbery at the age of 19. As a convicted felon, he is prohibited by federal law from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
Stamps was indicted by a federal grand jury on January 9, 2024, and pleaded guilty on January 8, 2025.
Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Lemon and Special Agent in Charge Robert Eikhoff of the Federal Bureau of Investigation made the announcement.
The FBI and Jackson Police Department investigated the case, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Allen prosecuting the case.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence, and making our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
The program focuses on fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring results.
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- Escundino Romayor, Firearms Offense, Iowa 2020 · Indiana
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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