A Pearl man has pleaded guilty to aggravated domestic violence after an incident in February of this year.
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced that Matthew Dillon Tate, 27, of Pearl, pled guilty to Aggravated Domestic Violence. Tate was sentenced to serve 20 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with 10 years suspended.
Following his release, he will have five years of supervised probation by the MDOC and has been ordered to have no contact with the victim.
On February 5, the Pearl Police Department responded to a welfare check at a residence shared by Tate and the victim. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim and observed significant injuries, prompting the involvement of paramedics. The victim was then transported to a hospital for treatment. Following a thorough investigation, Tate was arrested for Aggravated Domestic Violence.
“Our office takes domestic violence cases extremely seriously, and we appreciate the hard work of the Pearl Police Department who helped our office ensure justice was served in this case,” said Bramlett. “We encourage all community members to recognize the signs of domestic violence. If you see something, say something because that may be some individuals’ only voice in these situations.”
