U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad | U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad | U.S. Department of Justice
A Shawano resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a drug-related offense on the Menominee Indian Reservation. The announcement was made by Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. On December 17, 2024, Jerome D. Crowe, aged 37 and an enrolled member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, was charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.
Crowe faces charges of Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine under Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C). If found guilty, he could face up to 20 years in prison and a fine reaching $1 million. Additionally, he may receive a term of supervised release and a special assessment fee of $100.
Court documents indicate that on or about November 19, 2024, Crowe possessed cocaine at a location on the Menominee Indian Reservation in quantities suggesting intent to distribute.
The investigation involved multiple agencies including the Menominee Tribal Police Department, Menominee County Sheriff’s Office, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Assistant United States Attorney Andrew J. Maier is set to prosecute the case in Green Bay's United States District Court.
This investigation was conducted under the FBI Safe Trails Task Force (STTF) and Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Native American Drug and Gang Initiative (NADGI). These initiatives unite federal, tribal, state, and local law enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking and violent crime on the reservation. STTF members are deputized federal officers focused on prosecuting individuals distributing dangerous drugs on the reservation. NADGI facilitates state resource coordination for effective communication and evidence processing essential for fair prosecution.
It is important to note that an indictment is merely a charge; it does not constitute evidence of guilt. The defendant remains presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a fair trial.
For more information contact Public Information Officer Kenneth.Gales@usdoj.gov or call (414) 297-1700.
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