Manitowoc Predator Faces 85 Years

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Brandon Lemerond, 20, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is staring down the barrel of a lifetime sentence. Indicted March 17, 2026, he’s accused of producing and possessing sickening child pornography, all while already on the sex offender registry. The feds allege the abuse material was created in July 2025, and now Manitowoc PD and federal prosecutors are hitting him with everything they’ve got.

The indictment details two counts of obscene visual depictions of sexual abuse of children, one count of actually making the depraved material, and three counts of violating the terms of his registry by committing new crimes. This isn’t a plea bargain case; Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel R. Humble is building for a maximum conviction.

We’re talking mandatory minimums here. The child porn charges alone carry a 15-to-40 year sentence. But the production charge? A flat 25 years, potentially reaching 50. And then, because he allegedly re-offended while registered, a consecutive ten years gets added to the total. The feds aren’t stopping there, either – Lemerond faces up to $250,000 in fines and a lifetime on supervised release if convicted.

This case falls under “Project Safe Childhood,” a nationwide DOJ push to tackle child sexual exploitation. It’s a grim reminder that these predators are still out there, and federal agencies are actively working to bring them to justice. As always, remember an indictment is just the starting point; Lemerond is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.