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Stanley Pophal, 64, Wausau, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty Friday to defrauding investors out of $14.25 million in the Western District of Wisconsin. According to court documents, Pophal defrauded 190 investors and used the funds to purchase hundreds of snowmobiles, motorcycles, and vehicles. As part of his plea agreement with the government, Pophal agreed to forfeit these items. Public auction of these assets will occur at a later date. FBI Milwaukee's Eau Claire Resident Agency and the IRS Criminal Investigation jointly investigated this case. More information: justice.gov/usao-wdwi/pr/wau…
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ALT A black background with the Department of Justice seal and the text FBI Case Update: Plea. There is an FBI seal in the lower right corner.

FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr provided a statement on the guilty plea of a Wisconsin man who defrauded 190 victims of over $14M. Karr: “The FBI will always follow the money to root out investment fraud schemes. Stanley Pophal operated a multiyear scheme in which he made false promises to investors. His actions led to the victimization of people while Pophal pocketed their money. Pophal then spent victim’s money to fund his personal life and hobbies to include payment of his mortgage and purchasing hundreds of snowmobiles. In addition to Pophal’s guilty plea, he will be ordered to pay significant financial restitution. The FBI is committed to working with our partners to bring those who seek to enrich themselves by taking advantage of others to justice.”

ALT FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr provided a statement on the guilty plea of a Wisconsin man who defrauded 190 victims of over $14M. Karr: “The FBI will always follow the money to root out investment fraud schemes. Stanley Pophal operated a multiyear scheme in which he made false promises to investors. His actions led to the victimization of people while Pophal pocketed their money. Pophal then spent victim’s money to fund his personal life and hobbies to include payment of his mortgage and purchasing hundreds of snowmobiles. In addition to Pophal’s guilty plea, he will be ordered to pay significant financial restitution. The FBI is committed to working with our partners to bring those who seek to enrich themselves by taking advantage of others to justice.”

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#FBI Milwaukee is now on LinkedIn! Follow our official page and share with your colleagues to stay connected with the work our employees and partners are doing every day to protect the communities we serve. Stay up to date on the latest job openings, business-related news, bulletins and advisories that help inform your business decisions and protect your operations. linkedin.com/company/fbi-mil…
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The FBI's Milwaukee Area Violent Crime Task Force (MAVCTF), Milwaukee Area Safe Streets Task Force (MASSTF), and Milwaukee Police Department's District 1 participated in enforcement operations with a focus Tuesday night in downtown Milwaukee on Brady Street. During the operation, multiple firearms were seized from a vehicle along with narcotics. This enforcement is part of Operation Summer Heat 2.0, the #FBI's multi-pronged offensive to crush violent crime. Working with our local, state and federal partners the FBI seeks to aggressively restore safety in communities across the country. MASSTF members include: the Milwaukee Police Department, the Mount Pleasant Police Department, the Caledonia Police Department, the Cudahy Police Department, the Racine County Sheriff's Office, the Racine Police Department, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol. MAVCTF members include: the Milwaukee Police Department, the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office, the Wauwatosa Police Department, the Mequon Police Department, the West Allis Police Department, the Oak Creek Police Department and the Germantown Police Department.
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ALT A photo taken at night of unidentified FBI Special Agents preparing for a law enforcement operation. The FBI's national initiative during the summer months is called "Operation Summer Heat" 2.0 and our priority is to crush violent crime.

An unidentified firearm seized during Operation Summer Heat 2.0 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

ALT An unidentified firearm seized during Operation Summer Heat 2.0 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Unidentified bags of narcotics seized during Operation Summer Heat 2.0 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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This week the FBI announced Operation Riptide, an ongoing campaign targeting criminals, infrastructure, and the financial networks behind cyber-enabled crime and fraud against the American people. In recent weeks, the #FBI has carried out enforcement actions against cyber threat actors, serving search warrants, securing indictments, arresting suspects, and dismantling criminal infrastructure. Operation Riptide is a 60-day national effort across all 56 FBI field offices. Last year, Americans filed more than one million complaints with the FBI, reporting over $20 billion in losses to cybercrime and online fraud, a 26 percent increase in losses in a single year. View more: ow.ly/CmYA50ZaeTg.
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For nearly two decades, digital billboards have been instrumental in helping the FBI bring fugitives to justice and lead to arrests in more than 55 across the country. Learn more about how the initiative puts critical public safety information in the right place at the right time. fbi.gov/news/stories/digital…
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Christopher L. Rentmeester, 45, of Plymouth, Wisconsin was federally indicted on two counts for the production of child pornography by a grand jury this week in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. According to the indictment, the criminal conduct is alleged to have occurred between 2022 and 2024. Rentmeester faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years’ imprisonment and up to 30 years’ imprisonment, on each count if convicted. FBI Milwaukee and the Plymouth Police Department investigated this case with assistance from the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Department. For more information: justice.gov/usao-edwi/pr/ply….
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FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr joined @FBIDetroit's Marquette Resident Agency Special Agent Alex Travers and Dr. Sandeep Narang for a presentation of an FBI Director's Certificate this week at Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Dr. Narang was honored for his assistance in a case that resulted in the life sentencing of a Michigan man who was convicted for the murder of his toddler son in Indian Country. For more information on the case: justice.gov/usao-wdmi/pr/Ran….
A photo at Children's Wisconsin where Dr. Narang received an FBI Director's Certificate for work on a case that resulted in the life sentencing of a Michigan man.

ALT A photo at Children's Wisconsin where Dr. Narang received an FBI Director's Certificate for work on a case that resulted in the life sentencing of a Michigan man.

A photo at Children's Wisconsin where Dr. Narang received an FBI Director's Certificate for work on a case that resulted in the life sentencing of a Michigan man.

ALT A photo at Children's Wisconsin where Dr. Narang received an FBI Director's Certificate for work on a case that resulted in the life sentencing of a Michigan man.
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FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr spoke at a press conference this afternoon with Madison Police Chief John Patterson announcing the extradition of fugitive Jose De Jesus Duenas-Quinonez from Mexico to Madison. The 40-year-old man has been charged with first degree intentional homicide in the stabbing death of his wife in 2023 after fleeing to Mexico with their young child. He made his initial appearance in Dane County Court today. The FBI worked with Legat Mexico and Mexican authorities to arrest Duenas-Quinonez in January and he was brought back to the United States in late May by FBI special agents. For more information: cityofmadison.com/news/2026-…
FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr provided the following quote: “Combatting violent crime is a mission priority for the FBI. We will continue working every day with our law enforcement partners locally and internationally to ensure no criminal can evade justice by disappearing across borders. We hope the arrest and extradition of the defendant will assist in bringing justice for the family of the homicide victim."

ALT FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr provided the following quote: “Combatting violent crime is a mission priority for the FBI. We will continue working every day with our law enforcement partners locally and internationally to ensure no criminal can evade justice by disappearing across borders. We hope the arrest and extradition of the defendant will assist in bringing justice for the family of the homicide victim."

FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr speaks at press conference in Madison with Madison Police Chief James Patterson about the return of a fugitive from Mexico back to Madison, Wisconsin.

ALT FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr speaks at press conference in Madison with Madison Police Chief James Patterson about the return of a fugitive from Mexico back to Madison, Wisconsin.

FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr speaks at press conference in Madison about the return of a fugitive from Mexico back to Madison, Wisconsin.

ALT FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr speaks at press conference in Madison about the return of a fugitive from Mexico back to Madison, Wisconsin.

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A man and woman were recently sentenced after convictions for child neglect on the Menominee Indian Reservation in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Louis Tucker, 24, of Neopit, Wisconsin, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for child neglect. Nyomi L.D. Acosta, 21, of Neopit, was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for the same offense. Both will spend three years on supervised release following their imprisonment. According to court records, a then 8-month-old child suffered a burn, broken bones, and bruising to the head and body while under the care of Tucker and Acosta. They did not seek medical attention for the child after the child was abused. FBI Milwaukee's Green Bay Resident Agency and the Menominee Tribal Police investigated this case. For more information: justice.gov/usao-edwi/pr/man…
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ALT Text over a black background with FBI Case Update: Sentencing and an FBI logo located in the lower right corner.

FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr provided the following quote on the sentencing: "Louis Tucker and Nyomi L.D. Acosta abused an innocent child causing significant bodily harm. Their actions were reprehensible, and these sentencings ensure they will be held to account. The FBI remains committed to working with our Tribal partners to combat violent crime on Tribal lands."

ALT FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr provided the following quote on the sentencing: "Louis Tucker and Nyomi L.D. Acosta abused an innocent child causing significant bodily harm. Their actions were reprehensible, and these sentencings ensure they will be held to account. The FBI remains committed to working with our Tribal partners to combat violent crime on Tribal lands."

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The #FBI has issued a #PSA to warn the public that cyber threat actors are conducting spoofing attacks against the FIFA website in advance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A spoofed website is designed to pose as a legitimate website, with branding and product listings, but malicious actors use them to further their illegal activity like personal information theft and to facilitate monetary scams. Learn more here: ic3.gov/PSA/2026.
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The FBI's Milwaukee Area Safe Streets Task Force (MASSTF) worked with the Milwaukee Police Department's (MPD) District 2 Violent Crime Reduction Team, MPD District 4, MPD District 6, and MPD Criminal Investigative Division in the arrest of a suspected Latin Kings gang member following a traffic stop which was followed by multiple residential search warrants. Items seized from the residences included cocaine, fentanyl, a Glock firearm, body armor, and other illegal drugs. The #FBI along with our law enforcement partners are committed to crushing violent crime and ensuring safety in our communities. MASSTF members include: the Milwaukee Police Department, the Mount Pleasant Police Department, the Caledonia Police Department, the Cudahy Police Department, the Racine County Sheriff's Office, the Racine Police Department, the Oak Creek Police Department, the West Allis Police Department, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Photo of items on a table seized by the Milwaukee Area Safe Streets Task Force from search warrants recently included cocaine, fentanyl, a Glock firearm, body armor, and other illegal drugs.

ALT Photo of items on a table seized by the Milwaukee Area Safe Streets Task Force from search warrants recently included cocaine, fentanyl, a Glock firearm, body armor, and other illegal drugs.

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FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr joined WTMJ radio Wednesday afternoon to discuss several topics including: the successful dismantling of a fentanyl drug trafficking ring in Green Bay, tips and warning signs to guard against a violent online network commonly known as 764 that targets children, information on the new Homeland Security Task Force and how the public can report crimes to the #FBI. Information on fentanyl drug trafficking ring: justice.gov/usao-edwi/pr/eig…. Tips for parents, guardians and caregivers on 764: fbi.gov/contact-us/field-off…. To learn more about the Homeland Security Task Force visit: hstf.gov. How to report a crime to the FBI: fbi.gov/contact-us.
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ALT FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr speaks during an interview at WMTJ radio in Milwaukee.

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FBI Milwaukee is assisting UW Police in Madison with the unsolved 1968 death of UW student Christine “Chris” Rothschild. She was found murdered next to Sterling Hall on the UW-Madison Campus on May 28, 1968. If you have any information, call the UWPD Tip Line at 608-265-2345 or email crimetips@uwpd.wisc.edu. Read more about this unsolved case: uwpd.wisc.edu/uwpd-seeks-inf…
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Jeremiah Tyler, 22, of Milwaukee, was sentenced to 16½ years in federal prison yesterday for committing nine robberies in the Milwaukee area in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. According to court records, between July 18, 2025, and August 18, 2025, Tyler brandished a weapon while committing six of the nine robberies in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties. This case was investigated by the FBI’s Milwaukee Area Violent Crime Task Force which consists of the Milwaukee Police Department, the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office, the Wauwatosa Police Department, the Mequon Police Department, the West Allis Police Department, the Oak Creek Police Department and the Germantown Police Department, with assistance provided by the Menomonee Falls Police Department. More information: justice.gov/usao-edwi/pr/mil…
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ALT FBI case update announcement focusing on sentencing details with Department of Justice seal in the background and FBI logo in the lower right corner of the background.

Blue background with FBI seal featured in the middle of the page with a quote from FBI Milwaukee SAC Alan Karr on the sentencing of Jeremiah Tyler to 16 1/2 years in federal prison for nine robberies during a one-month period in 2025.

ALT Blue background with FBI seal featured in the middle of the page with a quote from FBI Milwaukee SAC Alan Karr on the sentencing of Jeremiah Tyler to 16 1/2 years in federal prison for nine robberies during a one-month period in 2025.

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The #FBI and our law enforcement partners arrested more than 350 child predators and located more than 200 child victims in April as part of Operation Iron Pursuit. FBI Milwaukee's Violent Crimes Against Children Task Force contributed to 9 arrests. More information: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…
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Since 1935, the FBI's Law Enforcement Bulletin has highlighted the work and experiences of the FBI and our law enforcement partners. This month, learn how servant leadership can lead to positive outcomes for the leader, follower, team or workgroup, and overall organization. Read more at leb.fbi.gov.
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The FBI's Milwaukee Area Safe Streets Task Force worked jointly with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office in executing multiple state search warrants earlier this month on vehicular crimes and a drug investigation. Among the items seized were more than a dozen firearms, several ounces of cocaine, 4 pounds of marijuana, cash, multiple key fob replicators, and two stolen cars. The #FBI along with our law enforcement partners are committed to crushing violent crime and ensuring safety in our communities. The FBI's Milwaukee Area Safe Streets Task Force includes: the Milwaukee Police Department, Caledonia Police Department, Cudahy Police Department, Racine County Sheriff's Office, Racine Police Department, Oak Creek Police Department and West Allis Police Department.
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ALT Unidentified amount of cash seized during multiple search warrants with the FBI's Milwaukee Area Safe Streets Task Force and Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

An unidentified weapon seized during multiple search warrants with the FBI's Milwaukee Area Safe Streets Task Force and Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

ALT An unidentified weapon seized during multiple search warrants with the FBI's Milwaukee Area Safe Streets Task Force and Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

Unidentified quantities of drugs and other items seized during multiple search warrants with the FBI's Milwaukee Area Safe Streets Task Force and Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

ALT Unidentified quantities of drugs and other items seized during multiple search warrants with the FBI's Milwaukee Area Safe Streets Task Force and Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

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Join the record breaking mission safeguarding America - be the next to arrest a narcotrafficker, child predator, murderer, or terrorist. fbijobs.gov
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#DYK The #FBI works to find missing children no matter how long ago they disappeared, and we need YOUR help. This #MissingChildrensDay, help us bring them home by reviewing fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap. Report tips to tips.fbi.gov or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.
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This #MemorialDay, the FBI honors and remembers our military heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
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