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Joshua Nathaniel Strader, 41, Sentenced to 9 Years for Gun and Drug Crimes
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Joshua Nathaniel Strader, a 41-year-old man from Charleston, has been sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a felon and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, according to officials.
Evidence presented in court showed that Strader was released from federal prison for a firearm and controlled substances violation in November 2019. Just five months later, on April 25, 2020, officers with the North Charleston Police Department attempted to stop Strader’s vehicle as part of a stolen vehicle investigation. However, Strader led the police on a high-speed chase through residential areas, crashed into a civilian vehicle, and ultimately lost control and ended up in a ditch.
Strader ran from the vehicle but was quickly caught and arrested by officers. During the search, a .9mm pistol, 76.9 grams of crack cocaine, and 13 grams of powder cocaine were found in his pockets. Strader was on federal supervision at the time of the arrest, and with multiple felony convictions on his record, he is prohibited from possessing a firearm. This was his second conviction for possessing a firearm as a felon.
United States District Judge David C. Norton sentenced Strader to 71 months imprisonment to be followed by four years of court-ordered supervision for the April 2020 incident, and 36 months imprisonment for the federal supervised release violation. These sentences will run consecutively, resulting in a total of 107 months imprisonment.
Strader’s case is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program, which aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence by bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve. The program is based on core principles such as fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations that prevent violence, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring results.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the North Charleston Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Lietzow is prosecuting the case.
This sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of violating federal laws and the importance of community cooperation in preventing crime. As law enforcement continues to work towards making our neighborhoods safer, cases like Strader’s will continue to serve as a deterrent to those who would engage in such activities.
Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons|Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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