Cudahy Man Sentenced to 15 Years’ Imprisonment on Gun and Drug Charges

United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced on September 12, 2024, Michael J. Yumang (age: 39), of Cudahy, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release.

After a bench trial in June 2024 before United States District Judge J.P. Stadtmueller, Yumang was convicted of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, attempting to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking. Evidence introduced during the trial showed that Yumang used the United States Postal Service to receive substantial quantities of methamphetamine at his home in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Yumang also kept a firearm at his residence to protect his contraband and drug proceeds.

During the sentencing hearing, Judge Stadtmueller emphasized that Yumang was “very, very fortunate to be alive,” given his involvement with drugs and firearms. Judge Stadtmueller also found that Yumang had perjured himself during his trial, such that Yumang had obstructed justice and was subject to a sentencing enhancement.

“Today’s sentence makes clear that under federal law, individuals who deal in highly addictive and devastating controlled substances – especially those who do so while armed – will face lengthy prison sentences,” said U.S. Attorney Haanstad. “We are committed to working with all of our federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners to hold individuals who endanger the community fully accountable for their actions.”

“Yumang’s criminal activity was of great local concern to the City of Cudahy Police Department”, said Cudahy Police Chief Thomas Poellot, “By working collaboratively with investigators, police officers were aware of information that caused them to investigate further while handling a traffic-related matter, which furthered this investigation.” The Cudahy Police Department greatly benefits by our ongoing partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Postal Inspection Service, and the United States Attorney’s office.”

This matter was investigated by the Cudahy Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the United States Postal Inspection Service. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Katherine Halopka-Ivery, William Berens, and Kevin Knight.

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