Domonique McKee, a 24-year-old man from Montgomery, Alabama, has been hit with a 60-month prison sentence for possessing a machinegun conversion device.
On February 5, 2025, McKee received the harsh sentence in federal court. Following his prison sentence, McKee will serve three years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
The harsh sentence stems from a December 2, 2023, traffic stop conducted by a Montgomery police officer. The officer suspected the vehicle of containing illegal narcotics and searched the vehicle upon identifying McKee as the driver. In addition to finding a substance suspected of being methamphetamine, law enforcement found three handguns, numerous rounds of ammunition, and multiple magazines, including extended capacity magazines. One of the handguns seized was equipped with a machinegun conversion device.
McKee pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing a machinegun on September 25, 2024.
“When installed on a firearm, a machinegun conversion device, or ‘switch,’ allows a gun to function as a fully automatic weapon capable of firing a continuous spray of bullets with a single pull of the trigger,” said Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson. “The mere possession of a machinegun conversion device, regardless of whether it is installed on a firearm, is a federal crime. My office will continue to prioritize the prosecution of those carrying these dangerous devices and to work with our law enforcement partners to remove them from our communities.”
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Montgomery Police Department investigated this case, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Assistant United States Attorney Justin L. Jones prosecuted the case.
Domonique McKee, the 24-year-old defendant, is facing a significant prison sentence and supervised release for his role in possessing a machinegun conversion device.
The harsh sentence handed down to McKee serves as a warning to those carrying these dangerous devices. As Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson stated, the mere possession of a machinegun conversion device is a federal crime and will continue to be a priority for the office.
McKee’s case highlights the importance of law enforcement working together to remove these dangerous devices from our communities.
Defendant: Domonique McKee
Criminal Charge: Possessing a Machinegun
City and State: Montgomery, Alabama
Crime Date: December 2, 2023
Sentence: 60 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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