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Trempealeau County Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Receiving Child Pornography

Seth W. Fagan of La Crosse, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for receiving child pornography.

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Waukesha Man Sentenced to 30 Years’ Imprisonment for Sex Trafficking

Cornelius M. Jackson of Waukesha has been sentenced to a term of 30 years in prison after being convicted of four counts of sex trafficking by force.

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Keshena Man Indicted for Kidnapping, Assault with Intent to Murder, and...

John V. Miller, Jr., of Keshena, was charged with kidnapping, assault with intent to murder, and strangulation on the Menominee Indian Reservation.

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Marinette County Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Soliciting...

David A. Johnson of Marinette County, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for soliciting sexually explicit images of a minor.

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Justice Department Strengthens Efforts, Builds Partnerships to Address the...

The Justice Department and partners join together in recognizing May 5 as National Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day.

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Milwaukee Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Pharmacy Robberies and Firearms...

Four defendants have been sentenced to federal prison terms for their involvement in armed robberies of pharmacies in Milwaukee and other offenses.

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Grand Jury Indictment Unsealed Against Milwaukee Man Charged with Sex...

Stelio Kalkounos was charged with sex trafficking of a minor and producing child pornography.

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Ghanian Citizen Sentenced to Six Years for Money Laundering

Paul Williams Anti, a citizen of Ghana, was sentenced to six years in federal prison for conspiring to launder proceeds of wire fraud.

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Jury Convicts Madison Man of COVID-Relief Fraud, False Statements, and Money...

A Madison, Wisconsin, man has been convicted of Covid-relief fraud, making false statements on loan applications, and money laundering.

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U.S. Attorney Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Officials came together to condemn elder abuse and vowed to continue to investigate and prosecute bad actors who seek to exploit and harm older adults.

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Eastern District of Wisconsin Participates in National Health Care Fraud Law...

A grand jury indicted Lori Banyard Butts in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Wisconsin Medicaid and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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Drug Distribution in Menominee and Ho-Chunk Tribal Communities Leads to...

Charles A. Parham, a former resident of Keshena and Wausau, received a prison sentence of 144 months following a conviction for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

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Texas Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Fraud Scheme

Sarah Doherty of Stephenville, Texas, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for wire fraud and tax evasion.

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Former Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Pleads Guilty to Smuggling...

Johanna Grace pleaded guilty to providing marijuana and a cellular telephone to an inmate of the Waukesha County Jail.

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Jury Convicts Eau Claire Man of Wire Fraud

Robert Carter of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been convicted of wire fraud and attempting to commit wire fraud.

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Milwaukee Man Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Machine Gun Conversion Devices and...

Demario Robinson of Milwaukee pleaded guilty to smuggling machinegun conversion devices and possession of a firearm by a felon.

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Grand Jury Returns Indictments

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned multiple indictments.

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Grand Jury Returns Indictments

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned multiple indictments.

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Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 20 Years’ Imprisonment for Sex Trafficking

Montae D. Jacobs of Milwaukee was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted following a bench trial of two counts of child sex crimes.

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Indictment Unsealed Against Mexican Woman Charged with Money Laundering

Angelica Mendoza Rubio, a citizen of Mexico, has been charged with conspiring to launder proceeds of wire fraud.

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Madison Man Sentenced to 28 Months for Stealing Paycheck Protection Program...

Eric Upchurch of Madison has been sentenced to 28 months in federal prison for wire fraud, making false statements, and other related crimes.

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Repeat Offender Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornography

Brandon R. Gerry of West Bend, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 150 months in prison for possession of child pornography, or child sexual abuse material.

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Five Russian GRU Officers and One Civilian Charged for Conspiring to Hack...

Six computer hackers, all of whom were residents and nationals of the Russian Federation (Russia), were charged with conspiracy to commit computer intrusion.

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Missouri Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Possessing Child Pornography

Ryan A. Campbell of Levasy, Missouri, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possessing child pornography.

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Former Wisconsin Prison Employee Pleads Guilty to Bribery

William Lee Homan of Fox Lake pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into a state maximum-security prison in exchange for bribes.

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Former City of Milwaukee Employee Sentenced in Embezzlement Case

Kelly Whitmore-Behling, formerly of Milwaukee, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for her role in an embezzlement scheme.

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FBI and Mount Pleasant Police Ask for Public’s Assistance in Triple Shooting

FBI Milwaukee and the Mount Pleasant Police Department are seeking the public’s help in identifying the person(s) responsible for a triple shooting.

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FBI and Milwaukee Police Department Ask for Public’s Assistance to Identify...

The FBI Milwaukee Field Office and the Milwaukee Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a man who committed a bank robbery one year ago.

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Drug Distribution and Firearm Possession on Menominee Indian Reservation...

Anthony Brown, Jr., a former Keshena resident, received an eight-year prison sentence for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm.

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U.S. Attorney Announces District Election Officer

Assistant United States Attorney Chadwick Elgersma will lead the efforts of his office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Program.

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Milwaukee Woman Indicted for Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud and...

A federal grand jury indicted Lakia Jackson of Milwaukee for perpetrating a $3.7 million health care fraud and kickback scheme.

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U.S. Attorney Announces Election Day Program & District Election Officer

AUSA Christopher J. Ladwig will lead the efforts in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program.

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Eau Claire Man Sentenced to Three Years for Wire Fraud

Robert E. Carter of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was sentenced to three years in prison for wire fraud and attempted wire fraud.

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Eau Claire Man Sentenced to Five and One Half Years for Illegally Possessing...

Damon L. Clark was sentenced to 5 and a half years in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.

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Former Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Lieutenant Sentenced to...

Johanna Grace was sentenced to four months imprisonment after providing marijuana and a cellular telephone to an inmate of the Waukesha County Jail.

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Neopit Man Indicted for Assault with Intent to Murder, Burglary, and Domestic...

A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment charging Nee Gee J. Cloud with intent to murder, burglary, and a domestic violence assault.

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Federal Judge Finds Milwaukee Man Guilty of Sex Trafficking and Arson

Bobby McNeil was found guilty of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion; arson in furtherance of a federal felony; arson of a building/rental property; interstate transportation for the purpose...

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Eau Claire Man Sentenced to 5 1/2 Years for Illegally Possessing Loaded Firearm

Damon L. Clark was sentenced to 5 and a half years in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.

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Schofield Woman Sentenced to Four and One Half Years for Cocaine Trafficking

Teala L. Kumbera of Schofield, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to four and one half years in prison for conspiring to distribute cocaine.

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Mississippi Man Sentenced to Eight and One Half Years for Traveling to...

Reginal Wright was sentenced to 102 months in prison for traveling across state lines to engage in sexual conduct with a minor.

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Marshfield Woman Sentenced to Prison for Cocaine Trafficking

Shandel L. Mohr of Marshfield, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for conspiring to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine.

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Milwaukee Man Sentenced to Prison for Smuggling Over 200 Machinegun...

Demario Robinson was sentenced to 88 months in prison for smuggling machinegun conversion devices (MCDs) and possession of a firearm by a felon.

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Milwaukee Woman Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking...

Colette A. Mahan, aka Pimpin’ Amanda, has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for sex trafficking.

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Connecticut Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Grandparent Scheme

Matthew Ramos-Soto was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for his role in a wire fraud scheme targeting elderly victims.

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Wisconsin Man Sentenced to Two Years for Possessing Destructive Devices

James Morgan was sentenced to 2 years in prison for possessing destructive devices.

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Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 45 Years’ Imprisonment for Sex Trafficking

Samuel L. Spencer was sentenced to 45 years in prison after being convicted of four counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion.

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Wausau Man Sentenced to 12 and One Half Years for Leading Methamphetamine and...

Quo Vadis Lewis of Wausau, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.

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Shawano Man Indicted for Drug Offense on Menominee Indian Reservation

A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment charging Jerome D. Crowe with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.

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Shawano Woman Indicted for Drug Offense on Menominee Indian Reservation

A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment charging Dianna L. Chevalier with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.

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Menominee Man Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter and Fleeing Resulting in...

A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment charging a man with involuntary manslaughter and fleeing an officer resulting in death.

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