SIOUX CITY, IA – Jammonttay Coleman, 35, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, is facing serious time after admitting in federal court July 7, 2025, that he illegally possessed a stolen firearm. The plea brings an end – for now – to a case that highlights the revolving door of crime plaguing Iowa’s streets.
According to evidence presented at the hearing, Coleman was found with a Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol on August 25, 2024. The weapon, investigators determined, had been reported stolen. But the gun itself isn’t the whole story. Coleman’s history is what truly disqualifies him from owning a firearm. He’s a convicted felon, with prior convictions for felony burglary and assault while participating in a felony. Adding insult to injury, Coleman also admitted to being a regular marijuana user.
These factors combined make Coleman a prohibited person under federal law. He knew he wasn’t supposed to have the gun, yet he possessed it anyway. The 9mm wasn’t just a piece of metal; it was loaded with a 17-round magazine, a clear indication of intent. This wasn’t a collector’s item; it was a weapon ready for use.
Now, Coleman awaits sentencing before United States District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand. A presentence report is being prepared to provide Judge Strand with a comprehensive overview of Coleman’s background and criminal history. He’ll remain in the custody of the United States Marshal until that day arrives. The potential penalty is steep: a maximum of 15 years in federal prison, a $250,000 fine, and up to three years of supervised release after serving his time.
Federal prosecutors are framing this case as part of “Project Safe Neighborhoods” (PSN), a broad initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence by bringing together law enforcement at all levels. The Department of Justice launched a renewed version of PSN in 2021, emphasizing community trust, support for local organizations, strategic enforcement, and measurable results – lofty goals in a city like Fort Dodge.
Assistant United States Attorney Patrick T. Greenwood is prosecuting the case, with key investigative work conducted by the Webster County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Dodge Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Court file information can be found at https://ecf.iand.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl (case file number 24-3039). For updates, follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa 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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