Defendant’s Guilty Plea Marks End of High-Speed Chase

Israel Maleek Mangram, 23, of Richmond, Virginia, has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. This charge stems from a high-speed chase that occurred on February 28, 2024, when Mangram attempted to evade a Virginia State Police Trooper.

According to court documents, Mangram was driving on Interstate 95 when he failed to maintain his lane. The Trooper ran the vehicle’s information and discovered that the owner had a suspended driver’s license. However, the Trooper could not see the driver, prompting him to initiate a traffic stop to investigate. Mangram pulled the vehicle onto the right shoulder but did not stop, instead returning to the travel lanes and increasing his speed to over 100 mph.

After a high-speed chase, Mangram lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a single-family home. Mangram attempted to climb out of the passenger-side window and was found lying next to the passenger-side of the SUV, where a handgun was also located. This handgun is a significant factor in the case, as Mangram has a prior conviction for robbery and is prohibited from possessing firearms.

The guilty plea was accepted by Senior U.S. District Judge John A. Gibney Jr. on [date]. Mangram is set to be sentenced on March 6, 2025, and faces up to 15 years in prison. The actual sentence will be determined by the judge, taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Katherine E. Groover and Assistant U.S. Attorney Erik S. Siebert. The investigation was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Washington Field Division, with assistance from the Virginia State Police and the Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Office.

Mangram’s conviction serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of fleeing from law enforcement and possessing firearms as a convicted felon. The Richmond community can expect continued cooperation and efforts from local and federal authorities to ensure public safety.

For more information on this case, please visit the U.S. Attorney’s Office website for the Eastern District of Virginia or the District Court website for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 3:24-cr-109.

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