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Man Charged with Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm in Missouri
A Jefferson City, Missouri man has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to a federal indictment returned by a grand jury in the city.
Robert Michael Matthews, 42, was charged with possessing a Ruger model American, 9-millimeter pistol on March 13, 2025.
Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition.
Matthews has prior violent felony convictions to include a 2000 conviction for robbery in the second degree, a 2015 conviction for unlawful use of a weapon, and a 2024 conviction for unlawful use of a weapon.
The charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron M. Maness is prosecuting the case, which was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Jefferson City Police Department.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Defendant: Robert Michael Matthews
Criminal Charges: Possessing a Ruger model American, 9-millimeter pistol on March 13, 2025, being a felon in possession of a firearm
City and State: Jefferson City, MO
Exact Date: March 13, 2025
Sentence or Outcome: Currently facing charges
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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