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Davenport Man Sentenced to 45 Months in Prison on Federal Firearms Charge

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Iowa

DAVENPORT, Iowa-- On November 28, 2018, James Edward Hawkins, also known as Jamie Hawkins, age 22, of Davenport, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Stephanie M. Rose to 45 months in prison, following his guilty plea to felon in possession of a firearm, according to United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum. Hawkins was ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay $100 to the Crime Victims’ Fund. The firearm was forfeited.

On April 11, 2018, the Davenport Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence on West 10th Street. At that time, Hawkins had multiple pending arrest warrants for escape and officers had developed information that Hawkins possessed at least two firearms. As part of the search, officers found and seized a loaded .45 caliber handgun with an obliterated serial number. Hawkins admitted to possession of this handgun. During sentencing, Judge Rose commended the Davenport Police Department for their diligence in pursuing information that identified Hawkins and his possession of firearms. After he serves his prison sentence, Hawkins’ terms of supervised release will include a special condition that prohibits his knowing contact, association or membership with the Savage Life street gang.

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. This investigation was conducted by the the Davenport Police Department. The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.

Contact

Rachel J. Scherle
515-473-9300
Rachel.Scherle@usdoj.gov

Updated November 30, 2018

Topics
Firearms Offenses
Project Safe Neighborhoods