Savannah man gets 37 months in jail for machinegun possession

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - On September 11, 2025, 31-year-old Javon Edwards was sentenced to 37 months imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release.

In April 2025, Edwards pled guilty to Illegal Possession of a Machinegun. This month’s sentencing stems from that plea.

He was sentenced by Chief Judge R. Stan Baker of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia.

“Sadly, we have seen an unfortunate uptick in criminals possessing illegal conversion devices that transform semi-automatic pistols into fully automatic weapons of war. We will continue to work with our state and federal partners to apprehend these criminals and ensure they are brought to justice,” stated Margaret Heap, United States Attorney.

This investigation took place under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods (“PSN”).

In a press release, the DOJ calls the PSN “a program that has been successful in bringing together all levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer.”

“The illegal possession of machineguns is not just a violation of the law; it endangers our communities, and we will continue to pursue those who threaten public safety,” said ATF Acting Assistant Special Agent Robert Davis.

The case was being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with the Savannah Police Department.

The case is being prosecuted for the United States by Special Assistant United States AttorneyOn September 11, 2025, 31-year-old Javon Edwards was sentenced to 37 months imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release..