Jakubowski Convicted In Federal Case

The Janesville man who stole weapons, escaped police, and wrote a manifesto to the president has been convicted in his federal case. Thirty-three-year-old Joseph Jakubowski was found guilty today (Tuesday) on charges of stealing firearms from a dealer, and possessing weapons as a convicted felon. A jury deliberated two hours before finding Jakubowski guilty. He’ll be sentenced December 20th. He testified that he stole 18 guns and two silencers from Armageddon Supplies near Janesville April fourth, and officials say he then escaped arrest for ten days before he was found camping in Vernon County. His lawyer said the main federal charge was flawed because it said he stole the guns from a licensed dealer, but the shop actually had a manufacturer’s license. A state trial in his case is set for next month.