Milwaukee City Wire

A federal grand jury has indicted Dianna L. Chevalier, a 40-year-old member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, on charges related to drug offenses. The indictment, returned on December 17, 2024, accuses Chevalier of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine following an incident on the Menominee Indian Reservation.

The charge against Chevalier falls under Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C). If convicted, she faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine up to $1 million. Additionally, she could face supervised release and a special assessment fee.

Court documents reveal that on or about September 10, 2024, Chevalier was found with methamphetamine in quantities suggesting an intent to distribute while on the reservation.

The investigation involved multiple agencies including the Menominee Tribal Police Department, Menominee County Sheriff’s Office, and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Andrew J. Maier will prosecute the case in Green Bay's United States District Court.

The case is part of efforts by the FBI Safe Trails Task Force (STTF) and Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Native American Drug and Gang Initiative (NADGI), which collaborate with various law enforcement bodies to address drug trafficking and violent crime on the reservation. The STTF comprises deputized federal officers who focus on prosecuting individuals distributing dangerous drugs within this jurisdiction.

It is important to note that an indictment is merely an accusation; it does not imply guilt. The defendant remains presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt at trial.

For further information contact: Public Information Officer Kenneth.Gales@usdoj.gov or call (414) 297-1700.