Former Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Lieutenant Sentenced to Four Months’ Imprisonment
Oct 24th, 2024
Milwaukee Woman Indicted for Multimillion Dollar Health Care Fraud and Kickback Scheme
Oct 18th, 2024
Milwaukee lawyer sentenced to 16 months’ imprisonment for failure to pay taxes
Oct 16th, 2024
U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad Alerts Public to Charity Scams in Wake of Hurricane Helene
Oct 7th, 2024
Justice Department Sues Wisconsin Townships to Ensure Accessible Voting
Department Secures Agreement with Lawrence, Wisconsin, to Resolve Voting Rights Lawsuit
Sep 20th, 2024Federal Authorities Working With Local Partners to Local Partners to Reduce Domestic Violence in Milwaukee
U.S. Department of Justice Designates Milwaukee Under Section 1103 of the Violence Against Women Act, Prioritizing Firearms Prosecutions of Domestic Violence Offenders
Sep 13th, 2024Fremont Home Construction Contractor Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Money Laundering
Aug 30th, 2024
Green Bay Man Sentenced to 60 Months’ Imprisonment for Distributing Child Pornography
Aug 13th, 2024
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Remarks as Delivered
Aug 6th, 2024Milwaukee Man Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Machine Gun Conversion Devices and Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Aug 1st, 2024
Former Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Contraband
Jul 12th, 2024
New York City Resident Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Wisconsin Residents in Professional Sports Ticket Scam
Jun 12th, 2024
Appleton Woman Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography
Jun 3rd, 2024
Milwaukee Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Pharmacy Robberies and Firearms Offenses
May 3rd, 2024
Marinette County Man Sentenced to 12 years in Federal Prison for Soliciting Sexually Explicit Images of a Minor
Apr 24th, 2024
Milwaukee Man Convicted of Laundering Proceeds of Business Email Compromise Fraud Schemes
Apr 24th, 2024
Colombian National Extradited to Face International Narcotics-Trafficking Conspiracy Charge
Apr 15th, 2024
Dominican Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison as Member of Maritime Cocaine-Trafficking Conspiracy
Apr 12th, 2024
Previously Convicted Sex Offender Indicted for Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Apr 9th, 2024
Justice Department to Monitor Polls in Wisconsin for Compliance with Federal Voting Rights Laws
Apr 2nd, 2024
Drug Distribution and Child Neglect on Menominee Indian Reservation Lead to Prison Sentence for Keshena Man
Mar 11th, 2024
Keshena Man Indicted for Role in Multiple Fentanyl Overdoses On Menominee Indian Reservation
Feb 29th, 2024
Keshena Man Indicted for Drug and Firearms Offenses On Menominee Indian Reservation
Feb 29th, 2024
Fox Valley Man Sentenced to 14½ Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession and Fentanyl Trafficking
Feb 28th, 2024
Corn Milling Company Officials Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Role in Deadly Explosion that Killed Five Workers
Sentencings for Willful Conduct Related to Workplace Safety, Environmental Offenses, and Fraud Follow Investigation of Company that Operated the Facility
Feb 16th, 2024Justice Department Secures Agreement in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Wisconsin Landlords
Feb 9th, 2024
New York City Resident Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Wisconsin Residents in Professional Sports Ticket Scam
Feb 6th, 2024
Four Men Sentenced to up to 150 Months’ Imprisonment for Conspiracy and Multiple Schemes to Defraud
Feb 5th, 2024
Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Running Child Sexual Abuse Material Website
Jan 23rd, 2024
Appleton Woman Charged with Producing & Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Jan 8th, 2024
Wisconsin Man Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Violating the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act
Dec 21st, 2023
Wausau Man Indicted for Drug Offenses In Two North-Central Wisconsin Tribal Communities
Dec 5th, 2023
Green Bay Pastor Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Online Sex Crimes Targeting Children Overseas
Dec 4th, 2023
Appleton Sex Offender Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Child Pornography Possession
Nov 20th, 2023
Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Child Enticement
Oct 23rd, 2023
Wisconsin Man Convicted of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Joseph M. Thomas was convicted in federal court for possessing material depicting the sexual abuse of children.
Oct 13th, 2023Wisconsin Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Defendant Pulled Face Shield of Capitol Police Officer
Sep 7th, 2023Milwaukee Women Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Unemployment Benefits During COVID Pandemic
Aug 17th, 2023
Former Chief Executive Officer Sentenced to 16 Months in Federal Prison for Investment Fraud Scheme
Jul 25th, 2023
Wisconsin Man Sentenced for Making Racially-Charged Threats Against Black Residents
Jul 24th, 2023
Dominican National Extradited to Face International Narcotics Trafficking Charges in Milwaukee
Jul 14th, 2023
Five Milwaukee Men Federally Indicted for Involvement in Armed Robberies of U.S. Postal Carriers
Jun 30th, 2023
Methamphetamine Trafficking on Menominee Indian Reservation Leads to Five-year Prison Sentence
Jun 26th, 2023
Milwaukee Woman Indicted for Perpetrating a $2.3 Million Health Care Fraud
Jun 22nd, 2023
Two North Carolina Lawyers Plead Guilty to Conspiracy Involving Scam Political Action Committee
Jun 12th, 2023
Oconto County Man Sentenced to Over 20 years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography
Jun 12th, 2023
Milwaukee Felon Indicted for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and related Firearms Offenses
Jun 7th, 2023
United States Reaches Settlement with Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Regarding Allegations of ADA Violations
May 25th, 2023
Fox Valley Man Indicted for Child Pornography Production and Distribution
Apr 11th, 2023
Criminal Marketplace Disrupted in International Cyber Operation
Genesis Market Offered Access to Data Stolen From Over 1.5M Compromised Computers Worldwide and Was a Key Enabler of Ransomware
Apr 5th, 2023Wisconsin Man Charged with Firebombing Building
Defendant Arrested in Boston Today
Mar 28th, 2023Two Individuals Charged with Operating Multimillion-Dollar Pyramid Schemes
Mar 24th, 2023
Wisconsin Man Pleads Guilty to Making Racially-Charged Threats Toward Black Residents
Mar 23rd, 2023
United States and State of Wisconsin Reach Settlement with Container Life Cycle Management on Air Emissions and Waste Management Violations
Company Will Upgrade Facilities, Pay $1.6 Million Penalty
Nov 30th, 2022Justice Department to Monitor Polls in 24 States for Compliance with Federal Voting Rights Laws
Nov 7th, 2022
Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking of an Adult and a Minor
Sep 30th, 2022
Justice Department Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Milwaukee Rental Property
The lawsuit seeks an order requiring the defendants to pay monetary damages to the tenant and cease discrimination against any tenant based on sex and disability.
Sep 9th, 2022Grain Milling Company Charged with OSHA Crimes for Causing Worker Deaths
Company and Employees Charged with Conspiracy to Conceal Violations; Two Employees Plead Guilty to Related Charges
May 13th, 2022Three Men Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Provide Material Support to a Plot to Attack Power Grids in the United States
Domestic Terrorism Plot was in Furtherance of White Supremacist Ideology
Feb 23rd, 2022Federal Officials Close Review of the Officer-Involved Shooting of Jacob Blake
Oct 8th, 2021
Statement Regarding Federal Civil Rights Investigation Into Shooting of Jacob Blake
Jan 5th, 2021
Attorney General William P. Barr Announced Updates On Operation Legend At Press Conference In Milwaukee
Charges Announced Against 26 Defendants Alleged to Operate a Violent Drug Trafficking Organization in Milwaukee
Sep 22nd, 2020U.S. Department of Justice Confirms Federal Civil Rights Investigation Into Shooting of Mr. Jacob Blake
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Aug 26th, 2020Cudahy Woman Sentenced to 90 Months in Federal Prison for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS
Aug 25th, 2020
Neopit Man Receives Prison Sentence for Child Sexual Abuse on Menominee Indian Reservation
Aug 6th, 2020
Former Police Chief and Sheriff Candidate Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Charges
Aug 5th, 2020
Milwaukee Man Indicted for Arson Causing Injury to a Firefighter at 40th & Lloyd Incident
Jul 28th, 2020
Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to 20 years in Prison for Child Enticement
Jul 27th, 2020
Neopit Woman Indicted for Felony Child Abuse on the Menominee Indian Reservation
Jun 19th, 2020
Keshena Man Indicted for Domestic Violence on the Menominee Indian Reservation
Jun 19th, 2020
Department of Justice Announces Launch of Civil Rights Reporting Portal
A new online tool designed to help the public report civil rights violations
Jun 17th, 2020Alabama Man Sentenced for Enticing a Wisconsin Minor to Engage in Incest
Jun 16th, 2020
Indiana Man Who Trekked on Foot to Meet Wisconsin Minor Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison
Jun 16th, 2020
Milwaukee Man Charges with Federal Offense Aiming a Laser Pointer at Law Enforcement Aircraft
Jun 9th, 2020
Milwaukee Man Charged with Federal Offenses for Throwing Molotov Cocktail into Boost Mobile Store
Jun 5th, 2020
Statement of United States Attorney Krueger Regarding Protests in Milwaukee
May 30th, 2020
Wisconsin Dentist Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion
Directed Patients to Pay in Cash
May 19th, 2020Keshena Man Charged with Domestic Violence on the Menominee Indian Reservation
May 15th, 2020
Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, and Cudahy Receive $10.2 Million in Awards to Support Efforts to Combat Violent Crime
May 12th, 2020
DOJ Increases Efforts to Combat Sexual Harassment in Housing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 30th, 2020
Man That Travelled from Indiana to Wisconsin to Engage in Sexual Activity with 14 Year-old Pleads Guilty
Mar 4th, 2020
Pleasant Prairie Man Sentenced for Mail Fraud and Filing a False Tax Return
Mar 1st, 2020
Waukesha Bar Owner Found Guilty of Arson of Commercial Building and Related Charges
Feb 27th, 2020
Illegal Immigrant Sentenced to Ten Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin and Fentanyl
Feb 25th, 2020
Jury Finds Wisconsin Dentist Guilty of Tax Evasion
Directed Patients to Pay in Cash
Feb 25th, 2020Menominee Man Indicted for Possession of Child Pornography on Menominee Indian Reservation
Feb 20th, 2020
Burglary and Firearm Theft Leads to Prison Sentences for Three Members of Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Feb 12th, 2020
Glendale Couple Indicted for Illegal Firearms Possession and Drug Trafficking Offense
Feb 12th, 2020
Milwaukee Business Owner Sentenced for $5.4 Million Tax Fraud Conspiracy
Feb 11th, 2020
Two Rivers Resident Sentenced to 15 Years of Imprisonment for Methamphetamine Distribution
Jan 30th, 2020
Wausau Man Indicted for Illegal Firearm Possession and Drug Trafficking Offense
Jan 28th, 2020
Wisconsin Accountant Found Guilty of Conspiracy to Obtain Over $260 Million in Small Business Contracts
Mark F. Spindler, a certified public accountant, was found guilty of conspiring with Brian L. Ganos in a scheme to use front companies to obtain set-aside contracts intended for small businesses led by service-disabled veterans and disadvantaged individuals.
Jan 26th, 2020Oak Creek Man Arrested for Conspiracy to Violate Citizens’ Rights in Connection with Racine Synagogue Vandalism
Jan 16th, 2020
Eleven People Charged in Federal Court with Heroin and Fentanyl Trafficking in the Milwaukee Area
Jan 15th, 2020
Two Indiana Men Sentenced to 10 years For Armed Robbery of Swan Serv-U Pharmacy
Jan 5th, 2020
Previously Removed Mexican National Sentenced to Seven Years On Prostitution, Narcotics and Firearms Offenses
Dec 25th, 2019
Physician Group and Related Company Agree to Repay Over $800,000 to Medicare for Unnecessary Services
Dec 19th, 2019
Milwaukee Medical Doctor and Clinic Office Manager Convicted of Unlawfully Distributing Opioids
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Dec 19th, 2019Attorney General William P. Barr Announces Launch of Operation Relentless Pursuit
The Operation will surge federal law enforcement resources into seven American cities – including Milwaukee
Dec 17th, 2019Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 78 Months for Fraud Scheme Involving Over $260 Million in Small Business Contracts
Dec 15th, 2019
Justice Department Awards More Than $333 Million to Fight Opioid Crisis
$2,076,810 Will Support Efforts to Combat Drugs and Crime in the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Dec 12th, 2019Milwaukee Financial Advisor Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison for Fraud Scheme that Targeted Elderly Victims
The prison sentence will be followed by three years of supervised release.
Sep 23rd, 2019Wisconsin Man Sentenced to Prison for Producing Child Pornography Outside of the United States
This investigation is a part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice.
Sep 19th, 2019Turkish Businessman Sentenced to 27 Months Imprisonment for Conspiracy to Violate U.S. Sanctions by Exporting Marine Equipment from the United States to Iran
On April 2, 2019, Tavan, a Turkish citizen, had pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctions on Iran under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Sep 3rd, 2019Four Men Sentenced to Prison for Engaging in a Child Exploitation Enterprise on the Tor Network
“These sentences affirm that layers of anonymity on the dark web will not prevent the Department of Justice from identifying and holding accountable those who exploit children.”
Aug 12th, 2019Quad/Graphics and AND LSC Communication Abandon Merger After Antitrust Division’s Suite to Block
Decision to Terminate Deal Preserves Competition in Magazine, Catalog, and Book Printing Markets
Jul 23rd, 2019Wisconsin Dentist Indicted for Tax Evasion
An indictment merely alleges that crimes have been committed.
Jun 27th, 2019Justice Department Sues to Block Quad’s Acquisition of LSC
Acquisition Would Eliminate Quad’s Principal Competitor in Magazine, Catalog, and Book Printing
Jun 20th, 2019Wisconsin Resident Waheba Dais Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS
Dais faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years, a maximum life term of supervised release, and a maximum fine of $250,000.
Apr 22nd, 2019Former Chief Financial Officer at Publicly Traded Transportation Company Charged with $245 Million Securites and Account Fraud Scheme; Two Other Defendants Previously Indicted Charged with Additional Offenses
Peter R. Armbruster, 60, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was charged in a superseding indictment filed in the Eastern District of Wisconsin with various offenses.
Apr 3rd, 2019Wisconsin Man Sentenced for Threatening Jewish Community Center
Chadwick Grubbs, 33, was sentenced yesterday by United States District Judge Pamela Pepper to 36 months in prison.
Mar 1st, 2019Wisconsin Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening Jewish Community Center
"No one should be afraid to exercise his or her religious beliefs in this country."
Nov 13th, 2018Wisconsin Man Convicted of Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIS
Ludke has prior convictions for child sexual assault and for making death threats against a federal judge.
Oct 30th, 2018Russian National Charged with Interfering in U.S. Political System
"Today’s charges allege that Russian national Elena Alekseevna Khusyaynova conspired with others who were part of a Russian influence campaign to interfere with U.S. democracy."
Oct 19th, 2018Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Producing Child Pornography Involving Infant and Toddler
This investigation was a part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice.
Oct 4th, 2018