Kaukauna Man Sentenced to Federal Prison and Ordered to Forfeit Over $140,000 After Drug Trafficking Conviction

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.

According to court records, in August 2024, investigators with the Lake Winnebago Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group - Drug Unit ("LWAM") searched Sloan's vehicle, residence, and multiple storage units. In total, investigators seized over 7 pounds of methamphetamine, over $140,000 cash, four firearms, and a vehicle. Sloan later admitted to obtaining large quantities of methamphetamine from a source of supply in California. He further admitted to distributing more than 20 pounds of methamphetamine in the Fox Valley area.

Sloan has over 40 prior criminal convictions dating back to 1985. At the time of the offense, Sloan was on state supervision for a distribution of methamphetamine conviction.

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.