MADISON, WIS. – John Stroman, a 31-year-old Madison, Wisconsin resident, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for unlawfully possessing a loaded firearm as a convicted felon.
According to court documents, Stroman pleaded guilty to the charge on July 16, 2019. His prison term will be followed by a three-year period of supervised release.
Stroman’s troubles with the law began when the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force learned he was in Wisconsin. They were tracking his phone and identified a car he was driving. The Marshals contacted the Wisconsin State Patrol, and on April 18, 2019, a trooper saw the car near Mauston. After following the car for a while, the trooper contacted other units, as it was reported that Stroman would likely be armed and attempt to flee.
When State Patrol troopers attempted to stop Stroman, he led them on a high-speed chase for 28 miles, sometimes traveling at speeds of 119 mph. While Stroman was able to avoid several deflation devices, he eventually hit one and his car came to a stop. Stroman was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
A witness told the State Patrol that she saw the driver of the car forcibly throw a black object out of the passenger window. Troopers went to the location described by the witness and recovered a Hi Point 9mm pistol with one round in the chamber.
Stroman has felony convictions for possession with intent to distribute LSD/PCP (Maryland, 2014) and burglary (Ohio, 2008). This case has been brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the U.S. Justice Department’s program to reduce violent crime.
The charge against Stroman was the result of an investigation conducted by the Wisconsin State Patrol, the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The prosecution of the case has been handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Rita M. Rumbelow.
Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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