Drugs are a problem throughout Wisconsin. It seems as if the daily news broadcasts are filled with stories related to them. As a result, law enforcement officers remain vigilant in their endeavor to arrest anyone involved in drugs or related drug crimes. Recently,...
Month: August 2017
The different types of phishing crimes
In this age of everchanging digital technology, computer crimes are keeping up with tech developments. One that has been around for many years is phishing. However, it has expanded past the computer over the years. The following are the different types of phishing...
Violent crimes: 1 accused of armed robbery and homicide
Facing criminal accusations can be a stressful and intimidating process. Those accused of violent crimes such as armed robbery may wish to protect themselves by challenging the charges, but they may be uncertain about their available legal options. A 37-year-old man...
1 accused of numerous drug crimes after search of Wisconsin home
Law enforcement agencies across the country put a great deal of time and effort into quelling the traffic of illegal drugs. Drug crimes carry severe penalties if a conviction is obtained, the consequences of which could have a significant impact on the lives of those...
Wisconsin man accused of drug crimes after alleged chase on foot
Attempting to run from authorities may be a poor choice that could typically be made in the spur of the moment. Similar actions might only further suspicion of wrong-doing, and may also lead to additional charges against an accused individual. A Wisconsin man has been...
Man accused of multiple violent crimes re alleged robberies
A 27-year-old man is reportedly facing a lifetime prison sentence in relation to an armed robbery that is said to have taken place recently in Wisconsin. Those accused of violent crimes face severe penalties that can be life-altering if a conviction is obtained....
Woman arrested for violent crimes re alleged fight in Wisconsin
Domestic disputes can range anywhere from a verbal spat to a physical altercation. However, sometimes these incidents can grow out of control, potentially leading to more serious allegations, perhaps especially if injuries are involved. A 29-year-old woman was...
White collar crimes: Wisconsin woman accused of identity theft
A woman in Wisconsin has recently been arrested and is facing criminal charges after allegedly using another's identity to rack up an $8,000 hotel bill. White collar crimes such as identity theft are serious offenses that carry severe penalties if a conviction is...
Authorities would do best to seek true sex crimes prosecutions
The trend in Wisconsin regarding prostitution arrests is to arrest more of the male customers and the pimps who organize prostitution activities and derive great profit from it. Criminologists and other experts say that arresting just the women has a negligible impact...
Routine open air search leads to accusations of drug crimes
K-9 units are often instrumental in the search and seizure of illegal drugs. These units perform open air searches in a variety of circumstances, including certain traffic stops and public places suspected of drug activity. A Wisconsin man has been accused of drug...