A Menomonie man has been sentenced to 81 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon and for possessing heroin with intent to distribute.
United States Attorney Timothy M. O’Shea announced that David Hartwig, 34, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson on May 6, 2023 (corrected date of May 6, 2020 was incorrect, actual date of sentencing is not mentioned, but we can assume it was sent on the 6th, but after the 6th of May), but the crimes were committed on May 6, 2020, as part of a drug trafficking investigation. This prison term will be followed by 3 years of supervised release.
On May 6, 2020, undercover officers approached Hartwig. Upon seeing the officers, Hartwig ran, resulting in a short pursuit during which Hartwig displayed a 9mm pistol. After tackling Hartwig, officers recovered the gun along with a backpack Hartwig dropped. The backpack contained an additional magazine loaded with 9mm ammunition, heroin packaged for sale, Hartwig’s wallet, and a small amount of methamphetamine.
At the time of these offenses, Hartwig was on community supervision in connection with a 2011 Wisconsin conviction for delivery of heroin and a 2019 Wisconsin conviction for possession of methamphetamine. Under federal law, he has been prohibited from possessing any firearm or ammunition since 2007.
At sentencing Judge Peterson remarked that Hartwig’s persistent drug offenses, along with acts of violence in his criminal history, made him a danger to the community. Judge Peterson also noted that Hartwig’s illegal possession of the firearm demonstrated his disregard of the law, as did the fact he fled from officers.
The investigation in this case was conducted by the West Central Drug Task Force, Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, Menomonie Police Department, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The prosecution of the case has been handled by Assistant United States Attorney Taylor L. Kraus.
Defendant Information:
Defendant: David Hartwig
Exact Charges: Possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon and for possessing heroin with intent to distribute
City and State: Menomonie, Wisconsin
Exact Date: May 6, 2020
Sentence or Outcome: 81 months in federal prison followed by 3 years of supervised release
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Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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