Oshkosh Resident Receives 15 years in Federal Prison for Kwik Trip Robbery

Brad D. Schimel, First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on April 29, 2026, Lorenzo Wood, Jr. (age 59) of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 180 months' imprisonment for Hobbs Act robbery, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1951(a), and possession of a firearm as a felon by an armed career criminal, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(e)(1).

According to court documents, just after midnight on October 13, 2025, Wood Jr. walked into the Kwik Trip located off Highway 41 on Jackson Street in Oshkosh with a revolver in his hand. He pointed the firearm at the clerk and demanded money from the cash register. The clerk gave Wood Jr. $170. Wood Jr. left in a silver SUV. Law enforcement tracked the travel of his vehicle and quickly identified Wood Jr. by his vehicle and his distinct walking gait which was seen on surveillance cameras inside the store. A search of his residence led law enforcement to recover the revolver used in the robbery.

At the sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Byron B. Conway noted the serious nature of the offense and profound impact the robbery had on the victim. He further noted that Wood Jr. has spent much of his adult life in and out of state prison for similar convenience store robberies. Judge Conway ultimately imposed a sentence of 180 months' incarceration while noting that the defendant's age and poor health means he will spend much of the remainder of his life in federal prison. Following his release from prison, he will spend 5 years on supervised release.

"The message is clear," said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Schimel. "Violent criminals who terrorize our community with firearms will be caught and locked up in prison. I am proud of our law enforcement and prosecution team that works hard day and night to keep our communities safe."

"I want to express my appreciation to the deputies that solved this case," said Winnebago County Sheriff John Matz. "It was not only Kwik Trip video but also the use of Flock that brought this incident to a close. As always, we appreciate collaborating with our federal partners."

This case was investigated by the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel R. Humble.

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