A Marshall man was sentenced on March 24 to 100 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to a violent armed robbery in the Eastern District of Texas, according to U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
The case highlights concerns about the use of illegal firearm conversion devices and their impact on public safety. Law enforcement officials say such devices can make firearms more dangerous and are working to prevent their spread.
Jaquallon Tyjuan Hargett, age 20, admitted guilt to Hobbs Act robbery after robbing an individual of $100 at an ATM in Daingerfield, Texas on April 16, 2024. Authorities said Hargett used a pistol equipped with a machinegun conversion device known as a "Glock-switch," which turns a semi-automatic weapon into a fully automatic machinegun.
“This case demonstrates why we cannot, and we will not, allow Glock-switches to proliferate on the streets of East Texas,” said U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. “This sentence, 100 months in prison for robbing $100 from a citizen of our community, shows that crime simply does not pay on our watch. Law enforcement conducted an excellent investigation that brought this criminal to justice. They have my sincere appreciation.”
Daingerfield Police Chief Tracy Climer said: “Protecting the communities we serve is fundamental to the mission of my agency. This successful investigation was accomplished through swift collaboration and dedicated investigative work.”
ATF Special Agent in Charge Brian Garner added: “ATF is proud to stand alongside our local, state, and federal partners in bringing this offender to justice. This case highlights the real and growing danger posed by illegal machine gun conversion devices, which turn firearms into extremely lethal weapons. Through strong collaboration and determined investigative work, we were able to hold a violent offender accountable and make our communities safer. We will continue to prioritize cases like this to disrupt criminal activity and protect the public.”
The prosecution was part of Operation Take Back America—a Department of Justice initiative focused on fighting illegal immigration, eliminating cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protecting communities from violent crime perpetrators.
The investigation involved multiple agencies including Daingerfield Police Department; Marshall Police Department; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; Texas Department of Public Safety; with Assistant U.S. Attorney Dustin Farahnak prosecuting.
