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Vermont Couple Charged with Firearm Violations
Brattleboro, Vermont – Joshua Stratton, 33, and his wife Sherrie Stratton, 31, both of Brattleboro, Vermont, have been indicted by the federal grand jury for violations of federal firearms laws.
Joshua Stratton was charged with being a felon in possession of firearms, while Sherrie Stratton was charged with transferring firearms to her husband, knowing he was a convicted felon.
According to court records, between November 11, 2021 and March 21, 2022, Sherrie Stratton transferred or otherwise disposed of three firearms to her husband: a Smith & Wesson M&P-15 .223 Rem AR-style rifle; a Komando (Turkey) DKSN XX3D 12-gauge shotgun, and a Savage Arms A17 .17 HMR rifle.
At the time of the conduct, Joshua Stratton was serving a term of federal supervised release following his conviction in 2020 for being a felon in possession of firearms.
The United States Attorney’s Office emphasizes that an indictment contains allegations only and that both Joshua and Sherrie Stratton are presumed innocent until and unless convicted of a crime.
Both Joshua and Sherrie Stratton face a maximum sentence of 10 years of imprisonment. The actual sentence, however, would be determined by the Court with guidance from the advisory federal sentencing guidelines.
The case is being prosecuted as part of the joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program, the centerpiece of the violent crime reduction efforts.
Defendant: Joshua Stratton and Sherrie Stratton
Criminal Charges: Joshua Stratton – being a felon in possession of firearms, Sherrie Stratton – transferring firearms to her husband, knowing he was a convicted felon
City and State: Brattleboro, Vermont
Exact Date: March 21, 2022
Sentence or Outcome: Joshua Stratton is currently detained pending trial, Sherrie Stratton’s arraignment is scheduled for June 28, 2022
Key Facts
- State: Vermont
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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