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May 6, 2026

Milwaukee woman charged in $2M Medicaid fraud case

A Milwaukee woman faces felony charges after allegedly stealing over $2 million from Medicaid and fraudulently obtaining PPP funds, prosecutors say.

May 6, 2026

Central Wisconsin drug trafficking ring sentences handed down

Federal sentences handed down in a Central Wisconsin drug trafficking case involving meth, cocaine, firearms and a multi-year investigation.

May 1, 2026

Oshkosh man gets 15 years for Kwik Trip armed robbery

An Oshkosh man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for a Kwik Trip armed robbery, with a firearm charge and history of repeat offenses.

Apr 28, 2026

Cartel member gets 22 years for fentanyl trafficking

A cartel member was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison on multiple charges including distributing at least at least 400 grams of fentanyl. Jose Cardenas-Salcido, 43, was sentenced to […]

Apr 27, 2026

Gun dealer to plead guilty in illegal ammo import scheme

California gun dealer Jacob Dowd will plead guilty in a federal case involving illegal import of armor-piercing ammunition with a Wisconsin police chief.

Apr 27, 2026

Ex-Outagamie HR director faces sentencing in child porn case

Former Outagamie County HR director Adam Westbrook faces sentencing in federal child pornography case after judge denies motions to withdraw plea.

Apr 21, 2026

Ex-Wisconsin man sentenced for illegal campaign funds

A former Wisconsin man was sentenced to prison for illegally funneling over $400,000 in campaign donations after renouncing U.S. citizenship.

Apr 17, 2026

Franklin man pleads guilty to SNAP fraud, tax crimes

Franklin man admits to SNAP fraud and filing false tax returns in federal court, causing over $1.6M in losses. Sentencing set for July 28.

Apr 14, 2026

Schimel: No Trump pressure on running attorney’s office

Brad Schimel says Trump administration exerts no pressure as he targets fraud, drug trafficking and violent crime in Wisconsin’s Eastern District.

Apr 14, 2026

Colorado student indicted in Fox Valley sextortion case

Colorado State University student Chandan Bhangale indicted on federal child exploitation and cyberstalking charges tied to Fox Valley sextortion case.

Apr 10, 2026

Judge Dugan sentencing set June 3

Former Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan will be sentenced June 3 after a federal conviction for obstructing ICE agents, with appeals ongoing.

Apr 8, 2026

Chippewa County man gets 9 years for meth, gun crimes

A Chippewa County man was sentenced to 9 years in federal prison after a high-speed chase and arrest with methamphetamine and a firearm tied to drug trafficking.

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