Felon in Wisconsin sentenced to 78 months for gun possession, strangled partner to prevent 911 call
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin Timothy M. O'Shea announced on Tuesday that a 23-year-old Wisconsin man was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison on an illegal firearm possession charge.
According to the release, U.S. District Judge William M. Conley sentenced Donald Spivey Jr. of Madison after a guilty plea on December 18, 2024.
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On July 15, 2024, Spivey Jr. abused his partner following her kicking him out of the house, during the incident, he strangled her and grabbed her phone to stop her from calling police.
He also pointed a gun at her and stole a Glock 19 nine-millimeter from her. Police found him two days later sleeping in a stolen Jeep, and subsequently tried to bring him into custody.
Spivey Jr. drove away, forcing officers to jump out of the way, and he led them on a pursuit at speeds reaching 115 miles per hour; however, he crashed, rolling the vehicle into landing on top of two parked cars as he tried to flee.
Through the assistance of a K9 unit, officers were able to bring him under arrest, and found the victim's stolen Glock 19 nine-millimeter along his path near the stolen vehicle. Officers also located a Glock 20 10 millimeter handgun, equipped with a machine gun conversion device in the Jeep.
As Spivey Jr. is a previously convicted felon, he is prohibited from legally owning any firearms, and owning a machine gun conversion device, or 'switch,' is also illegal, as it is considered a machine gun, converting handguns to fully automatic.
Judge Conley noted at sentencing that Spivey Jr.'s criminal history began in his youth, including assaults he committed against the two mothers of his children, where he shot at them. He had already spent time in prison and was currently on state supervision, and he once again committed acts of domestic violence.
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Judge Conley concluded the sentencing, noting Spivey Jr. is a 'danger to society.' The case was brought forth partially through Project Safe Neighborhoods, a United States Justice Department program to reduce violent crime.
No additional details were provided.
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