Pearl Man Sentenced for Aggravated Domestic Violence

Rankin County - 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 twenty (20) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC), with ten (10) years suspended. Following his release, he will have five (5) years of supervised probation by the MDOC and has been ordered to have no contact with the victim. 

On February 5, 2024, 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,” stated District Attorney 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.” 

Defendant: 

Name: Matthew Dillon Tate 

Date of Birth: 02/14/1997 

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