Tag: Wisconsin
WI Woman Gets 18 Months in Fentanyl Ring
⏱ 3 min read Chrystal Mueller, 41, of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, is starting an 18-month federal sentence after admitting she helped pump fentanyl into the state. From January to April 2022, Mueller was a key link in a trafficking ring that shipped the deadly opioid from California, distributing it locally for a cut. Federal prosecutors say…
WI Coke Kingpin Caged for 4+ Years
⏱ 3 min read Travis Ingram, 38, of Mosinee, Wisconsin, is starting a four-and-a-half year federal stretch after admitting he flooded Marathon County with cocaine and then washed over a million dollars in dirty money. The six-year operation came crashing down on March 12, 2026, when Judge Conley handed down the 52-month sentence. The bust…
Fitchburg Gunman Back Inside
⏱ 3 min read Kavant Smith, 25, is trading street corners for cell blocks. The Fitchburg man got two years in federal prison yesterday after cops found a loaded 9mm Smith & Wesson hidden under the passenger seat of his car back on January 27th. Smith, already a convicted felon, wasn’t supposed to have a…
Madison Hustler Fights Feds, Faces Life
⏱ 3 min read Daquan Thompson, 21, of Madison, Wisconsin, learned a harsh lesson February 24, 2026, when U.S. Marshals moved in to take him down. It wasn’t a clean grab. Thompson allegedly fought them, kicking and totaling over $1,000 in damage to a Marshals vehicle. Now, he’s staring at a potential life sentence on…
Wisconsin 2008: Methamphetamine-Fueled Crime Epidemic Sweeps the State
In 2008, Wisconsin was gripped by a severe methamphetamine-fueled crime epidemic, according to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. As the nation struggled to recover from the housing market collapse and the ongoing War on Terror, Wisconsin’s crime rates skyrocketed, driven by the illicit methamphetamine trade. The UCR program, which collects and analyzes crime…
Wisconsin Crime Trends in 2007
According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, Wisconsin saw a notable increase in violent crime rates in 2007, with a 4.1% rise compared to the previous year. This trend was part of a larger national pattern, as the United States experienced a 2.5% increase in violent crime rates in 2007, as reported by…
Wisconsin Crime Trends in 2006
In 2006, Wisconsin saw a significant increase in violent crime rates, with a FBI UCR reported rate of violent crime per 100,000 inhabitants that was higher than the national average. This trend was consistent with a nationwide increase in violent crime rates in 2006, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The UCR…
Wisconsin’s Crime Trends in 2005: A Glimpse into the Past
Violent crime rates in Wisconsin decreased by 4.1% in 2005, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. This downward trend was part of a national movement, as the overall violent crime rate in the United States declined by 3.3% during the same period. In 2005, Wisconsin reported a total of 14,449 violent crimes,…
Wisconsin 2004: Crime on the Rise
In 2004, Wisconsin saw a notable increase in violent crimes, bucking the overall national trend. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, Wisconsin reported a 2% rise in violent crime rates, with an estimated 29,415 violent crimes committed statewide. This increase in violent crimes puts Wisconsin at odds with the national average, which…
Wisconsin Crime Rates in 2003: A Glimpse into a Turbulent Era
In 2003, Wisconsin witnessed a surge in violent crime rates, with the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program reporting a notable increase in overall crime. The state ranked 23rd in the nation for violent crime rates, with a higher-than-average number of reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants. As the nation grappled with issues of homeland security…
