A Jackson man, Devontae Stamps, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. This sentence was imposed after officers from the Jackson Police Department discovered Stamps holding a firearm. They responded to a complaint regarding Stamps refusing to leave a property owner's site.
Stamps, aged 31, had previous felony convictions. In 2012, he was convicted of burglary at the age of 18, and in 2013, he received a conviction for armed robbery when he was 19. Due to these felony convictions, federal law prohibits him from possessing firearms or ammunition.
A federal grand jury indicted Stamps on January 9, 2024, and he entered a guilty plea on January 8, 2025.
Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Lemon from the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Robert Eikhoff of the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced the sentencing. The FBI and the Jackson Police Department conducted the investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Allen prosecuted the case.
This conviction is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aiming to reduce violent crime and gun violence. Launched on May 26, 2021, the department's violent crime reduction strategy integrates PSN with an emphasis on community trust, supporting organizations that deter violence, setting focused enforcement priorities, and measuring outcomes.