Fresno Man Sentenced to 32 Months in Prison for Gun Possession
A 23-year-old man from Fresno, California, has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Shawn Darnyel Matthews, 23, of Fresno, was sentenced to 32 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd on today for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert.
According to court documents, on Sept. 9, 2020, law enforcement officers arrested Matthews on several felony warrants as well as a parole warrant. During the arrest, Matthews was found to be in possession of a firearm.
Matthews is prohibited from possessing firearms because of a June 2017 felony conviction for assault with a firearm. He was charged with one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and pleaded guilty on Feb. 19, 2021.
This case was the product of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Fresno Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Antonio J. Pataca prosecuted the case.
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 make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. The program was reinvigorated by the Department of Justice in 2017 as part of its renewed focus on targeting violent criminals.
Defendant: Shawn Darnyel Matthews
Criminal Charges: Being a felon in possession of a firearm
City and State: Fresno, California
Arrest Date: Sept. 9, 2020
Sentence: 32 months in prison
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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