⏱ 2 min read
Jamarion Dawon Jackson, a 23-year-old Alexandria man with a history of violence, was sentenced to four years in prison for possessing a machinegun. On April 17, 2025, Jackson was driving recklessly on Interstate 95 in Fairfax County, speeding past heavy traffic at over 100 miles per hour. When a Virginia State Trooper attempted to pull him over, Jackson crashed into multiple vehicles and fled on foot, eventually being apprehended after trying to break into several cars.
A search of Jackson’s vehicle turned up a loaded handgun with a 31-round magazine and a machinegun conversion device, making the firearm capable of fully automatic firing. As a previously convicted felon, Jackson is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. In 2022, he shot a victim at the Potomac Mills Mall and was sentenced to time served and an 11-year suspended sentence.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Washington Field Division investigated the case, which was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Nicholas J. Patterson and Reed Sawyers. Jackson’s sentencing is the latest chapter in a long history of violence and reckless behavior.
Jackson’s case highlights the ongoing problem of gun violence in Virginia and the importance of enforcing federal firearms laws. The ATF and other law enforcement agencies continue to work to prevent the spread of illegal firearms and to hold accountable those who possess them illegally.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Virginia
- Location: VA
- Source: DOJ Press Release
