Keshena Man and Woman Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Firearm Offenses
A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment against a man and woman allegedly involved in drug trafficking and firearms offenses on the Menominee Indian Reservation.
The indictment named 42-year-old Leroy F. Sanapaw Sr. and 42-year-old Kerry L. Nacotee, both of Keshena.
The first count charges Sanapaw with possession with intent to deliver marijuana, while the second count charges Sanapaw and Nacotee with felon possession of a firearm.
Sanapaw faces a maximum of 20 years’ imprisonment, up to a $1 million fine, and from 3 years to a lifetime of supervised release for the first count.
On count two, Sanapaw and Nacotee each face a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to 3 years of supervised release.
According to the indictment, on May 8, 2014, investigators discovered over 250 grams of marijuana and five rifles of various calibers during the execution of a search warrant at the couple’s Keshena residence. Both Sanapaw and Nacotee are prohibited from possessing firearms.
Neopit Woman Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Firearm Offense
On June 6, a federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment against a woman allegedly involved in drug trafficking and firearms offense on the Menominee Indian Reservation.
Count one of the indictment states that 52-year-old Sheila R. Madosh of Neopit was charged with possession with intent to distribute a schedule I controlled substance.
Count two charges Madosh with possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.
She faces a maximum sentence of up to 20 years’ imprisonment, up to a $1,000,000 fine, and between 3 years and a lifetime of supervised release on count one. On count two, Madosh faces a mandatory 5-year consecutive sentence and up to life in prison.
According to the indictment, on April 21, 2017, investigators discovered 298 grams of a substance containing a Schedule I analogue called FUB-AMB, which is a synthetic cannabinoid known locally as “Ish.” Investigators seized the synthetic drugs, along with a 9mm semiautomatic handgun, during the execution of a search warrant at Madosh’s Neopit residence.
Neopit Man Indicted for Assault and Firearm Offense
A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment against a man allegedly involved in an assault and firearms offense on the Menominee Indian Reservation.
The indictment named 30-year-old Dillon J. Peters Sr. of Neopit for one count of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count with the use of a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime.
On count one, Peters faces a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to 3 years of supervised release. On count two, Peters faces a mandatory 10-year consecutive sentence and up to life in prison.
According to the indictment, between about May 5 and May 7, 2017, Peters discharged a firearm in furtherance of an assault committed against another person. The incident occurred at Peters’ residence in Neopit.
Keshena Man Indicted for Sexual Assault
On June 6, a federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment against a man allegedly involved in a sexual assault on the Menominee Indian Reservation.
The indictment named 18-year-old Justin A. Schneider of Keshena, who was charged with aggravated sexual abuse. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, up to a $250,000 fine, and between 5 years and a lifetime of supervised release.
According to the indictment, on May 15, 2017, while at Schneider’s residence, he engaged in a sexual act with an adult female by the use of force. The indictment also states Schneider held down the victim’s arms and placed his hand on her chest during the sex act.