Savannah man sentenced to prison for possession of a firearm

SAVANNAH, Georgia: A previously convicted felon found in possession of a firearm faces years in prison after sentencing in federal court.

The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Court Chief Judge R. Stan Baker and was announced by Margaret E. "Meg" Heap, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.

Daminason Jackson, 37, of Savannah, was sentenced to 57 months in prison and a $1,500 fine followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

There is no parole in the federal system.

As described in court documents and testimony, Jackson was the subject of a traffic stop by Savannah Police officers in May 2025. As officers approached the vehicle, Jackson immediately attempted to flee on foot and was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit.

Jackson was found in possession of a Glock Model 31, .357 caliber pistol in the waistband of his pants. Officers also found a quantity of marijuana during a search of the vehicle along with .357 caliber ammunition, a black ski mask, and gloves. Jackson has had prior convictions for armed robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Under federal law, it is prohibited for previously convicted felons to possess firearms or ammunition.

"Illegal firearms in the hands of convicted felons are a direct threat to the safety of our neighborhoods," said U.S. Attorney Heap. "Thanks to the swift actions of the Savannah Police Department, another dangerous weapon has been taken off our streets, and a repeat offender is returning to federal prison."

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Savannah Police Department.

"This was simply great work by all involved in this case," said Chief Lenny B. Gunther. "Their hard work and professionalism removed a dangerous criminal and an illegal firearm from our community."

This case was prosecuted for the United States by Southern District of Georgia Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Karl I. Knoche.