A Beaumont resident has admitted guilt to a federal firearms violation, as revealed by Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. Cydney James Dorsey, aged 23, entered a guilty plea for possession of ammunition by a prohibited person in front of U.S. Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn on March 18, 2025.
Court records show that on September 8, 2024, at around 3:30 a.m., law enforcement was called to the SNS grocery store parking lot on Concord Avenue in Beaumont due to a large crowd refusing to disperse. As officers worked to clear the area, Dorsey attempted to flee and discarded a firearm during his escape. He was captured carrying a bag containing a magazine with ammunition. Further investigations revealed that Dorsey had a prior felony conviction that barred him from owning or possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law.
Dorsey was indicted by a federal grand jury on November 6, 2024. He could face up to 15 years in federal prison upon sentencing. The maximum sentence set by Congress is provided for informational purposes; however, the court will determine the actual sentence based on advisory guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled following the completion of a presentence investigation by the U.S. Probation Office.
This case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. PSN focuses on building trust within communities, supporting organizations that prevent violence, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and evaluating outcomes.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with the Beaumont Police Department are investigating this case, which is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Russell James.
