A Jackson man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in a case that raises concerns about public safety.
A Jackson man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The defendant, Domique Desha Mathews, 30, was found by the Ridgeland Police Department to be in possession of two firearms during a traffic stop.
According to court documents, one of the firearms was a Glock pistol with an attached machinegun conversion device, also known as a switch, which converts a pistol into a functioning machinegun. This is a violation of both federal and state law.
Mathews has a previous felony conviction for attempted house burglary. As a convicted felon, he is prohibited by federal law from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
Mathews was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 11, 2025, and pleaded guilty to the federal charge on May 21, 2025.
Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Lemon of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson of the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives made the announcement.
The ATF investigated the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Allen prosecuted the case. This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the government to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.
Domique Desha Mathews, 30, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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