The Sconi

A Kaukauna man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison following a conviction for drug trafficking. John R. Sloan, 58, received a 150-month sentence on September 15, 2025, for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

Court records show that in August 2024, the Lake Winnebago Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group – Drug Unit (LWAM) searched Sloan’s vehicle, home, and several storage units. Authorities seized over seven pounds of methamphetamine, more than $140,000 in cash, four firearms, and a vehicle during the operation. Investigators reported that Sloan admitted to obtaining large amounts of methamphetamine from California and distributing over 20 pounds of the drug throughout the Fox Valley area.

Sloan has an extensive criminal history with more than 40 prior convictions since 1985. At the time of his latest offense, he was under state supervision for a previous methamphetamine distribution conviction.

Senior United States District Judge William C. Griesbach also ordered Sloan to forfeit $142,190 in cash, three handguns, a shotgun, and a 2016 Dodge Challenger as part of his sentence.

The investigation was led by LWAM with support from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Wisconsin Department of Justice – Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). Assistant United States Attorney Alex Duros prosecuted the case.

"Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on September 15, 2025, John R. Sloan (age: 58), formerly of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine."

"In addition to the prison term, Senior United States District Judge William C. Griesbach ordered Sloan to forfeit to the government $142,190, three handguns, a shotgun, and a 2016 Dodge Challenger."

"This case was investigated by LWAM, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Wisconsin Department of Justice – Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Alex Duros."

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