Tulsa, OK – In a shocking turn of events, Matthew Champ Henry Dick, a 32-year-old transient man, has been sentenced to 96 months imprisonment for two counts of being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm. The sentencing took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Dick was arrested on two separate occasions within 35 days for possessing firearms. The first incident occurred in June 2025, when Tulsa Police officers responded to a one-car accident and found Dick in possession of a loaded handgun. A search of his vehicle revealed a stash of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, a cash counter, a facemask, a spotting scope, a lockpick set, and credit cards not in Dick’s name.
While out on bond, Dick cut off his monitoring device, resulting in a state bench warrant being issued. In August 2025, U.S. Marshals with the Northern Oklahoma Violent Crimes Task Force tracked down and arrested Dick, finding another loaded firearm on his person.
Court dockets show that Dick has a lengthy criminal history, including multiple prior state convictions for being a felon unlawfully in possession of a firearm.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the U.S. Marshal Service, and the Tulsa Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nathan E. Michel prosecuted the case.
Matthew Champ Henry Dick, 32, will remain in custody pending transfer to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons. The sentence is a result of his repeated offenses, highlighting the importance of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide initiative aimed at combating violent crime and making communities safer.
The PSN program brings together federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement, prosecutors, and other public safety partners to coordinate efforts in addressing violent crime and public safety challenges. With a focus on rapid federal response, strong partnerships, and accountability, PSN serves a central role in the country’s commitment to public safety.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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