Anthony Brooks, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Wisconsin 2021

Defendant: Anthony Brooks
Criminal Charges: Possessing a firearm as a felon
City and State: Madison, Wisconsin
Date: July 19, 2021 (arrest and crime date)
Sentence: 42 months in federal prison

Gun-Toting Felon Lands 42 Months Behind Bars

Anthony Brooks, 30, of Middleton, Wisconsin, is headed to federal prison after a string of reckless behavior. On July 19, 2021, Brooks grabbed a loaded firearm from his car in a hotel parking lot in Madison and pointed it at two security officers, threatening to shoot them. He fled the scene, but was quickly arrested nearby.

Brooks’s history of crime is a long one. In 2017, he was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm in Dane County. Despite this, he continued to disregard the law, leading to his current predicament.

U.S. Attorney Timothy M. O’Shea announced that Brooks pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a felon and was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson. The judge highlighted the serious nature of the offense and the risk Brooks posed to the public, citing his significant criminal history and noncompliance with previous terms of supervision.

The investigation into Brooks’s activities was conducted by the Madison Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney David J. Reinhard prosecuted the case.

Brooks’s sentence serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of committing violent crimes. His reckless behavior put innocent lives at risk, and now he will have to face the consequences in a federal prison cell.

The case against Brooks is a sobering reminder of the dangers of gun violence and the importance of holding felons accountable for their actions. As Brooks begins his sentence, the community can rest a little easier knowing that he will no longer be a threat to public safety.

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