After dealing “significant injuries” to his significant other in February, a 27-year-old Pearl man has pleaded guilty to aggravated domestic violence and was sentenced to spend 10 in prison.
Pearl Police conducted a welfare check at a Pearl residence shared by Matthew Dillon Tate and the victim, finding her with significant injuries and requiring paramedics. The victim was transported to a local hospital to be treated and recovered. Tate was arrested on the scene.
“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,” District Attorney Bubba Bramlett said. “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.”
Tate was officially sentenced to 20 years in prison, with 10 years suspended and five years of supervised probation following his release, along with having no contact with the victim.
