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Green Bay Man Faces 15 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
A 32-year-old Green Bay man has been charged with federal crimes related to methamphetamine trafficking and firearms offenses.
John Yang, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, was arrested on November 23, 2020, in the 700 block of West Walnut Street, in the City of Green Bay. A federal criminal complaint was issued against him on November 24, 2020.
The complaint alleges that Yang possessed methamphetamine with the intent to distribute the drug to others. It further alleges that while resisting arrest, a .22 caliber semi-automatic firearm fell from Yang’s waistband. The firearm was loaded and had an obliterated serial number. Yang, a convicted felon, is prohibited under federal law from ever possessing a firearm.
Yang is also accused of possessing the firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Based on the current charges and his criminal history, Yang faces a mandatory 15 years of imprisonment and a possible life sentence if convicted on all charges.
The federal charges resulted from a renewed effort under Project Guardian to join federal and local law enforcement resources to address the recent increase in violent crime in Green Bay. The Green Bay Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) are working with the Brown County District Attorney’s Office to identify individuals associated with firearms offenses for federal prosecution.
“We know that drug trafficking goes hand-in-hand with firearms and violence,” said U.S. Attorney Matthew D. Krueger. “The Justice Department is committed to working with law enforcement partners in Green Bay to ensure that all of its residents can enjoy safe neighborhoods.”
A criminal complaint is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government must prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
This case was investigated by the Green Bay Police Department. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel R. Humble.
Yang, a convicted felon, is prohibited under federal law from ever possessing a firearm, and faces a possible life sentence if convicted on all charges.
Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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