MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A 42-year-old Wisconsin man was sentenced on Thursday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to seven years in prison for firearm possession as a felon.
According to Timothy M. O’Shea, the United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, James Stevens of Madison pled guilty to the charge on December 11, 2024.
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The Wisconsin Department of Justice had a confidential informant purchase cocaine and heroin from Stevens, leading to a search during the investigation. Agents searched Stevens’ home and seized 224 grams of cocaine.
Officials also recovered a loaded handgun in his couch, and Stevens is barred from legally owning firearms due to a previous felony conviction.
Judge Conley balanced Stevens’ spoken desire to turn his life around with the possible danger he posed to his community during the sentencing hearing.
No additional details are available.
