Grand Jury Returns Indictments

MADISON, WIS. - A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned the following indictments yesterday. You are advised that a charge is merely an accusation, and a person named as defendant in an indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Madison Felon Charged With Resisting Arrest, Drug and Gun Crimes

Daquan Thompson also charged with damaging law enforcement vehicle

Daquan Thompson, 21, Madison, Wisconsin, is charged with damaging government property, forcibly resisting a federal law enforcement officer; methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking, possessing a firearm as a felon, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

The indictment alleges that on February 24, 2026, Thompson resisted, opposed, impeded, and interfered with Deputy Marshals of the United States Marshals Service during an arrest. The indictment also alleges that Thompson used his legs and feet to cause over $1,000 in damage to a vehicle belonging to the United States Marshals Service. Additionally, the indictment alleges that Thompson illegally possessed a Glock 23 handgun as a felon, possessed 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and cocaine intended for distribution, and possessed a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

If convicted of the methamphetamine trafficking charge, Thompson faces a minimum penalty of 5 years in federal prison and a maximum penalty of 40 years in federal prison. If convicted of the felon in possession charge, Thompson faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. The possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking charge carries a minimum penalty of five years and a maximum of life in prison, consecutive to any other sentence. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for the charge involving cocaine. Finally, he faces a maximum of 1 year in prison for resisting and impeding, and a maximum of 10 years for damaging the government vehicle.

The charges against him are the result of an investigation conducted by the ATF Madison Crime Gun Task Force, FBI, and the Monona Police Department. The ATF Madison Crime Gun Task Force is comprised of federal agents from ATF and Task Force Officers from state and local agencies throughout the Western District of Wisconsin. Assistant U.S. Attorney Louis Glinzak is handling the case.

Rice Lake Man Charged With Distributing Child Pornography

Jenson Clements, 20, Rice Lake, Wisconsin, is charged with distributing child pornography. The indictment alleges that he distributed two images of child pornography on May 17, 2025.

If convicted, Clements faces a minimum penalty of 5 years in prison and a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.

The charges against him are the result of an investigation conducted by the Wausau Police Department, the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, the Rice Lake Police Department, and the Barron County Sheriff's Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Julie Pfluger is handling the case .

This investigation was part of Project Safe Childhood (PSC), a nationwide initiative to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

Madison Man Charged with Cocaine Trafficking

Christian Garrett, a.k.a. "Tone," 26, Madison, Wisconsin, is charged with possessing cocaine base intended for distribution. The indictment alleges that on February 25, 2026, Garrett possessed approximately 280 grams or more of cocaine base intended for distribution.

If convicted, Garrett faces a mandatory minimum of ten years and a maximum penalty of life in prison.

The charge against him is the result of an investigation conducted by the FBI, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Dane County Narcotics Task Force, Madison Police Department, and the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney William M. Levins is handling the case.

Madison Man Charged with Distributing Cocaine

Damien J. Thomas, 43, Madison, Wisconsin, is charged with distributing cocaine. The indictment alleges that Thomas distributed the cocaine on August 22 and August 30, 2022.

If convicted, Thomas faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison on each count.

The charges against him are the result of an investigation conducted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Dane County Narcotics Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven P. Anderson is handling the case.

Dunn County Man Charged With Illegally Possessing Firearm and Ammunition

Andrew V. Johnson, 30, Menomonie, Wisconsin, is charged with possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. The indictment alleges that Johnson possessed a Ruger 9mm pistol and Ruger 9mm ammunition on October 22, 2025 .

If convicted, Johnson faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.

The charge against him is the result of an investigation conducted by the Menomonie Police Department, the Dunn County Sheriff's Office, and the ATF Madison Crime Gun Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Remington is handling the case.

Minnesota Man Charged With Traveling in Interstate Commerce for Purpose of Illicit Sexual Conduct With a Minor

Creighton Mithaugen, 37, Faribault, Minnesota, is charged with traveling in interstate commerce to have illicit sexual conduct. The indictment alleges that on February 13, 2026, Mithaugen traveled to engage in illicit sexual conduct.

If convicted, Mithhaugen faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison.

The charge against him is the result of an investigation conducted by the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, the Rhinelander Police Department, the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Assistant U.S. Attorney Julie Pfluger is handling the case.

This investigation was part of Project Safe Childhood (PSC), a nationwide initiative to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

La Crosse Man Charged with Distributing Cocaine and Fentanyl

Jerome Sinclair, 35, La Crosse, Wisconsin, is charged with distributing cocaine and fentanyl and maintaining a premises for drug distribution. The indictment alleges that Sinclair distributed 50 grams or more of methamphetamine on October 13 and November 10, 2025, and distributed fentanyl and methamphetamine on November 4, 2025. The indictment alleges that Sinclair maintained a drug premises from November 4, 2025, to December 17, 2025.

If convicted of the charges involving distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, Sinclair faces a mandatory minimum of 5 years and a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison. The remaining drug distribution charge and the maintaining a drug involved premises charge each carry maximum penalties of 20 years in prison.

The charges against Sinclair are the result of an investigation conducted by the La Crosse Police Department and the ATF Madison Crime Gun Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Remington is handling the case.

Federal prosecutions by the U.S. Department of Justice involving drugs and guns are part of the U.S. Department of Justice's Operation Take Back America. Operation Take Back America is a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations, and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.