Daquan Thompson, Drug Trafficking, Wisconsin 2026

Daquan Thompson, 21, of Madison, Wisconsin, is facing serious charges after a federal grand jury returned indictments against him.

Thompson is charged with damaging government property, forcibly resisting a federal law enforcement officer; methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking, possessing a firearm as a felon, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

The indictment alleges that on February 24, 2026, Thompson resisted, opposed, impeded, and interfered with Deputy Marshals of the United States Marshals Service during an arrest. The indictment also alleges that Thompson used his legs and feet to cause over $1,000 in damage to a vehicle belonging to the United States Marshals Service.

Additionally, the indictment alleges that Thompson illegally possessed a Glock 23 handgun as a felon, possessed 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and cocaine intended for distribution, and possessed a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

If convicted of the methamphetamine trafficking charge, Thompson faces a minimum penalty of 5 years in federal prison and a maximum penalty of 40 years in federal prison. If convicted of the felon in possession charge, Thompson faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. The possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking charge carries a minimum penalty of five years and a maximum of life in prison, consecutive to any other sentence. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for the charge involving cocaine. Finally, he faces a maximum of 1 year in prison for resisting and impeding, and a maximum of 10 years for damaging the government vehicle.

The charges against Thompson are the result of an investigation conducted by the ATF Madison Crime Gun Task Force, FBI, and the Monona Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Louis Glinzak is handling the case.

Thompson’s case highlights the dangers of drug trafficking and the importance of law enforcement working together to bring those responsible to justice.

Defendant: Daquan Thompson

Criminal Charges: damaging government property, forcibly resisting a federal law enforcement officer; methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking, possessing a firearm as a felon, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking

City and State: Madison, Wisconsin

Exact Date: February 24, 2026

Sentence or Outcome: pending

Dollar Amounts: over $1,000 in damage to a vehicle

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