Convicted Georgia felon gets prison time on gun charges

MACON – A convicted felon apprehended in possession of a firearm while attempting to break into vehicles in downtown Macon was sentenced to federal prison for his crime, acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia Peter D. Leary said.

Matthew Dixon, 33, of Milledgeville, was sentenced to serve 41 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Tilman “Tripp” Self, to be followed by three years of supervised release. Dixon previously pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. There is no parole in the federal system.

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