Although some people may think they are unknown to the world as they sit in front of a computer locked away in their very own home, they are often not as anonymous as they may think. Here are three Internet crimes that if committed, could get you into some serious...
Month: July 2014
Wisconsin man facing over 10 years on methamphetamine charges
A 33-year-old man from Almond who was facing methamphetamine charges has been sentenced by a U.S. District judge to a 10.5- year prison sentence. The charges against the man stemmed from a traffic stop in which police allegedly found the drug methamphetamine in the...
What you should know about white collar crimes
The term "white collar crime" was reportedly first used in 1939 to apply to intricate crimes that are committed solely for the purpose of financial gain. These types of crimes are generally federal offenses and are prosecuted through the federal court system. Perhaps...
Ex Wisconsin correctional worker receives 18 months for sex crime
A 41-year-old former Racine Correctional Institution employee from Kenosha has pleaded guilty to second-degree sexual assault by correction staff. Although she was also facing a second charge of delivering illegal items to an inmate, this charge was later dismissed....
Wisconsin man arrested after allegedly fleeing traffic stop
A 39-year-old Wisconsin man from Village of Union Grove is behind bars at the Racine County Jail after leading police on an alleged high speed chase that ended with his arrest. Charges against the man include possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia,...
Wisconsin man receives 15 years for alleged sexual assault
A 35-year-old man who pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second degree sexual assault of a child after initially being charged last year for three counts of child enticement and repeated sexual assault of a child, was sentenced in July to 15 years in prison to be...
Wisconsin man faces charges for alleged child sex crimes
A 48-year-old Portage County, Wisconsin, man remains behind bars at the Clark County Jail on a $20,000 cash bond after his arrest on May 20. The man has been charged with use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime and child enticement. The charges stemmed from...
Wisconsin man faces drug charges after cockfighting roosters tip
A 37-year-old Rock County man has been charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and maintaining a drug trafficking house after his arrest on July 1. In addition, the man is also facing charges for allegedly instigating fights between animals. The...