Kenosha, WI – Four men have been indicted for various offenses committed during the unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in August 2020.
Acting United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that on July 7, 2021, a federal grand jury indicted Allen King, David Garner, Kevin Martinez, and Devon Vaughn in two separate cases.
In the first case, King, Garner, and Martinez are charged with conspiring to steal controlled substances and transport stolen goods in interstate commerce, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371. King and Garner are also charged with two counts of arson, and conspiring to commit arson, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 844(i) and 844(n). Martinez is additionally charged with illegally possessing ammunition as a felon, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).
The charge against Martinez for illegally possessing ammunition stems from the shooting incident depicted below.
According to a publicly filed complaint, King, Garner, and Martinez traveled together from Minnesota to Kenosha on August 24, 2020. The complaint alleges that while in Kenosha, King and Garner attempted to set fires at a bar. King, Garner, and Martinez also looted and damaged other establishments in Kenosha, including a pharmacy and a gas station. The complaint further alleges that all three men described their illegal activities on social media, with King and Garner attempting to sell the stolen controlled substances over that same platform.
Each of the arson crimes described above carries a mandatory minimum term of five years’ imprisonment.
“These cases are the direct result of the dedicated, skilled, and collaborative efforts of ATF and its federal, state, and law enforcement partners,” stated Acting U.S. Attorney Frohling. “Along with our partners, we are committed to holding individuals who engage in arson and other violent offenses accountable for their actions.”
Law enforcement is still investigating various other crimes associated with the unrest in Kenosha. Anyone with information about the individuals depicted in the following photos should contact Kimberly Nerheim, Public Affairs Specialist, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, at (773) 658-6419. There is a potential reward involved.
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Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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