Glock-Switch Robbery

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A 20-year-old Marshall man, Jaquallon Tyjuan Hargett, was involved in a violent armed robbery in Daingerfield, Texas, on April 16, 2024. Hargett, armed with a pistol equipped with a machinegun conversion device, also known as a Glock-switch, robbed an individual of $100 at an ATM. The Glock-switch is a small mechanism that can be attached to the rear of the slide of a firearm, converting a semi-automatic weapon into a fully automatic machinegun. The motive behind the robbery is not specified, but the outcome is clear: Hargett is now facing serious time.

Hargett pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act robbery and was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge J. Rodney Gilstrap on March 24, 2026. The sentence reflects the severity of the crime, which was committed with a highly dangerous and illegal device.

The investigation was a collaborative effort between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, including the Daingerfield Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The swift and dedicated work of these agencies brought Hargett to justice and demonstrates the commitment to protecting the community from violent crime.

The case highlights the growing concern over the proliferation of Glock-switches and other machinegun conversion devices. These devices can turn firearms into extremely lethal weapons, posing a significant threat to public safety. The sentence handed down in this case sends a clear message that such crimes will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.