U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin
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Wausau man receives eight-year sentence for drug trafficking and illegal gun possession
Johntay L. Johnson, a 40-year-old resident of Wausau, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for maintaining a drug-involved premises, possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, and distributing cocaine.
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Man sentenced to 22 years for running online group exploiting minors
Thomas Ray Hudson, 34, of Grenada, Mississippi, has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.
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Menomonie man receives federal sentence for illegal firearm possession
Demetrius Howard, a 34-year-old resident of Menomonie, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a felon.
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Eau Claire man receives seven-year sentence for illegal firearm possession
Dustin Cullins, a 37-year-old resident of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
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Madison man receives 15-year sentence for gun possession and drug trafficking
Jeramie J. Mason, a 40-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a felon and for drug trafficking offenses. U.S. District Judge William M. Conley handed down the...
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Federal grand jury returns indictments in Western District of Wisconsin
A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin returned several indictments on September 17, 2025, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Madison.
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Chippewa Falls man receives seven-year sentence for methamphetamine distribution
Leroy T. McNamara, a 62-year-old resident of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
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Eau Claire man receives decade-long sentence for meth trafficking conviction
John A. Soung, 48, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
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Federal inmate receives additional prison time for assaulting correctional officer
Demetrius Brown, a 47-year-old inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Oxford, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for assaulting a prison guard.
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Grand jury indicts Wisconsin residents on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges
A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin has returned indictments against several individuals on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.
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Madison man sentenced to over six years for illegal firearm possession
Joseph Harrison, a 36-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
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Madison man indicted on federal child pornography charges
A federal grand jury in Madison, Wisconsin has indicted Robert Gilkey-Meisegeier, 30, of Madison on charges related to child pornography.
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Federal grants awarded in Wisconsin target violent crimes against women
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin has announced nearly $4 million in federal grants aimed at combating violent crimes against women and enhancing victim services across the state.
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Eau Claire woman receives federal prison sentence for illegal firearm possession
May X. Kong, a 42-year-old resident of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
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Madison man receives federal prison sentence for illegal firearm possession
Kory Washington, a 21-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.
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Mexican accountant sentenced for laundering millions through US-based Bitcoin network
Angelica Mendoza Rubio, a 49-year-old certified accountant from Mexico, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for her role in an international money laundering scheme.
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Chippewa Falls man receives decade-long sentence for methamphetamine trafficking
Jason Barnard, a 39-year-old resident of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing over 500 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
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Wisconsin man pleads guilty to illegally exporting scientific equipment to Russia
A Madison business owner has pleaded guilty to federal charges involving the illegal export of scientific equipment to Russia, violating U.S. export control laws.
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Middleton nail salon owner pleads guilty to tax evasion
Tam Phan, owner of Happy Nails & Spa in Middleton, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty to tax evasion on Monday.
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Madison man convicted of drug trafficking; sentencing scheduled for October
A Madison man has been found guilty of drug trafficking offenses, including distributing cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.