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Aidan Johnson, 20, Sentenced for Receiving Stolen Firearm in Madison, WI
MADISON, WIS. – A Madison man has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for receiving a stolen firearm, according to Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin.
Aidan Johnson, 20, of Madison, pleaded guilty to the charge on March 14, 2023, and was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson. Johnson will also serve three years of supervised release following his prison term.
Johnson stole a Glock 19x from another person on March 11, 2022, and possessed the firearm until his arrest on June 3, 2022. During that period, Johnson posted photos and videos on social media of himself with the firearm.
In imposing the 30-month sentence, Judge Peterson emphasized the dangers posed by Johnson’s actions to the community. The judge described the image Johnson presented on social media as a ‘fantasy of this life dealing drugs’ and ‘being a gangster,’ warning that this path ‘is not romantic or a way to have a good life.’
Johnson’s sentence was the result of an investigation by the Fitchburg Police Department, the Madison Police Department, the Middleton Police Department, and the Dane County Tactical Response Team. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kathryn E. Ginsberg and Corey C. Stephan prosecuted the case.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities across the country. Launched in 2001, PSN brings together law enforcement and community organizations to foster trust and legitimacy, support preventative programs, and set strategic enforcement priorities.
Aidan Johnson’s sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of gang involvement and the dangers of possessing stolen firearms. As Judge Peterson noted, there is a ‘peaceful, kind, and productive way of being in the community,’ and Johnson’s sentence offers a chance for him to find a new path forward.
Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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