Chassell, Kingsford under flood warnings tonight – danger through Tuesday – The Sturgeon River near Chassell – and the Menominee River affecting Dickinson and Menominee counties in U.P. and the WI border counties of Florence and Marinette Counties

URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-29-18 – 10:38 p.m. ET 9:38 p.m. CT

Houghton County, Dickinson County and Menominee County Flood Warnings and Advisory for U.P. Rivers – Includes the Menominee River in Kingsford – and the Sturgeon River in Houghton County

The Sturgeon and Menominee Rivers are at flood stage and beyond

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Upper Peninsula of Michigan) – Snowmelt is causing real flooding issues and yet we are also have extreme wildfire danger.
Expect flooding and wildfires over the next few days.
U.P. under high fire danger warnings for wildfires – and flooding warnings and advisories due to rising rivers and snowmelt.
It gonna get bad tomorrow night and all day Monday!!!!
If you live next to a rising U.P. river has a fast action evacuation plan in place. Its a must.

Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson…Menominee…
Florence and Marinette Counties

Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson…Menominee and
Marinette Counties

Flood Warnings:

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
854 PM EDT Sat Apr 28 2018

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Upper
Michigan…

Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton County

.River levels have stabilized on the Sturgeon River near Chassell
as the current level remains just below flood stage at 10.3 feet.
Snowmelt runoff should be minimal through Sunday morning as
temperatures remain cool. However, temperatures will rise rapidly
late Sunday and into early next week, allowing snowmelt runoff to
increase and river levels to rise again. There is still ample
snowpack in parts of the basin, especially on north aspects and
in heavily wooded areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Safety message…Even 6 inches of fast moving flood water can knock
you off your feet…and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never
try to walk…swim…or drive through such swift water. If you come
upon flood waters…stop…turn around and go another way.

additional weather and river information is available at
http://www.weather.gov/mqt

The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning.

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854 PM EDT Sat Apr 28 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
The Sturgeon River near Chassell.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At 7:00 PM Saturday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* At 10.5 feet…The river begins to overflow onto Sturgeon River
Road…Rajala Road…and Aho Road.

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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
925 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

…The Flood Advisory continues for the Wisconsin River…

Wisconsin River at Merrill affecting Lincoln and Marathon Counties

Wisconsin River at Rothschild affecting Marathon County

Wisconsin River below Wisconsin Rapids affecting Wood County

Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and
streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a
hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river.

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925 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

The Flood Advisory continues for
The Wisconsin River at Merrill
* At 7:15 PM Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to slowly fall this weekend into next week.
* Impacts at 10.0 feet. There is minor lowland flooding.
Fast flows will continue.

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LAT…LON 4521 8970 4512 8957 4500 8958 4500 8967
4514 8972 4515 8971

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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
925 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

…The Flood Advisory continues for the Wisconsin River…

Wisconsin River at Merrill affecting Lincoln and Marathon Counties

Wisconsin River at Rothschild affecting Marathon County

Wisconsin River below Wisconsin Rapids affecting Wood County

Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and
streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a
hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river.

&&

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925 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

The Flood Advisory continues for
The Wisconsin River at Rothschild
* At 8:00 AM Friday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to slowly fall this weekend into next week.
* Impacts at 20.5 feet. There is widespread lowland flooding.
Fast flows will continue.

&&

LAT…LON 4489 8961 4478 8964 4469 8961 4469 8973
4477 8976 4489 8967

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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
912 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

…The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood
Advisory for the Menominee River…

Menominee River near Kingsford affecting Dickinson…Florence and
Marinette Counties

Menominee River near Big Quinnesec Falls Dam affecting
Dickinson…Menominee…Florence and Marinette Counties

Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and
streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a
hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river.

&&

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/KFDM4.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
912 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a
* Flood Advisory for
The Menominee River near Kingsford
* At 8:10 PM Saturday the flow was 5291 cfs.
* Impacts at 8000 cfs. Flows at this rate downstream from the
Kingsford dam may impact some shoreline structures.

&&

LAT…LON 4583 8811 4581 8806 4576 8806 4581 8817

$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
912 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

…The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood
Advisory for the Menominee River…

Menominee River near Kingsford affecting Dickinson…Florence and
Marinette Counties

Menominee River near Big Quinnesec Falls Dam affecting
Dickinson…Menominee…Florence and Marinette Counties

Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and
streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a
hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river.

&&

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/BGQW3.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
912 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a
* Flood Advisory for
The Menominee River near Big Quinnesec Falls Dam
* At 8:10 PM Saturday the flow was 5780 cfs.
* Impacts at 5000 cfs. While flooding is not expected…rivers flows
are high or expected to increase. Recreational interests should
monitor the river. Property owners adjacent to the river should
consider protecting shoreline equipment including docks piers and
boats.

&&

LAT…LON 4588 8811 4579 8790 4572 8790 4579 8819

$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
906 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

…The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood
Advisory for the Menominee River…

Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson…Menominee…
Florence and Marinette Counties

Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson…Menominee and
Marinette Counties

Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette
Counties

Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and
streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a
hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river.

&&

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/NIAW3.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
906 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a
* Flood Advisory for
The Menominee River near Niagara
* At 7:15 PM Saturday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to reach maximum stage of 9.8 feet tomorrow
early afternoon.
* Impacts at 10.0 feet. Which is bankfull stage…there is flooding
of lowland. Piers gorge rapids downstream becoming active. High flows
will continue.

&&

LAT…LON 4588 8803 4582 8803 4579 8785 4569 8790
4575 8820 4587 8817

$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
906 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

…The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood
Advisory for the Menominee River…

Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson…Menominee…
Florence and Marinette Counties

Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson…Menominee and
Marinette Counties

Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette
Counties

Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and
streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a
hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river.

&&

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906 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a
* Flood Advisory for
The Menominee River near Vulcan
* At 8:00 PM Saturday the stage was 10.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to reach maximum stage of 10.5 feet after
midnight tomorrow.
* Impacts at 12.0 feet. There is some minor flooding of adjacent
farmland and wooded lowland. High flows will continue.

&&

LAT…LON 4580 8784 4568 8772 4547 8775 4550 8787
4573 8790

$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
906 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

…The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood
Advisory for the Menominee River…

Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson…Menominee…
Florence and Marinette Counties

Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson…Menominee and
Marinette Counties

Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette
Counties

Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and
streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a
hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river.

Wisconsin man arrested in Marquette County on rape charge, plus charges filed against Marquette woman involved in Friday’s apartment standoff with cops; plus a pair of downstate teens arrested in a theft case – one is a high school football stand-out

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 2-12-18 – 8 p.m. ET

CSC, felonious assault, fraud/theft crimes among arrested today in Marquette County, MI

Andrew Sobay

Lorin Rochon

Tatyana Cunegin

Kevontae Jewitt

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – Serious charges were filed today in Marquette County against five people including a Wisconsin accused of rape, the woman involved inlast Friday’s stand-off at a Marquette apartment complex – plus a pair of downstate teens charged in a theft crime – one is a football standout.

Andrew Sobay

Andrew Sobay

Andrew Sobay

33-year-old Andrew David Sobay of Marinette, WI was booked into the Marquette County Jail (MCJ) at 5 p.m. ET tonight, Mon., Feb. 12, 2018.

Sobay is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and with being a fugitive from justice.

Sobay also had ties to Escanaba and Menominee.

Sobay is being held without bond.

Details about the case have not been released.

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Lorin Rochon

Charges were filed today against the woman who allegedly pointed a handgun a police in Marquette triggering a stand-off on Fri., Feb. 9, 2018.

31-year-old Lorin Elise Rochon of Marquette, MI was booked into the Marquette County Jail (MCJ) at at 4:15 p.m. ET this afternoon, Mon., Feb. 12, 2018.

Rochon is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon/felonious assault.

Rochon is being held on a $150,000 bond.

She is charged in connection with this past Friday’s stand-off with police from several agencies at her apartment at a complex located at 200 Northland Drive in Marquette.

Police went to her apartment on a well-being check.

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Kevontae Jewitt

Tatyana Cunegin

Two downstate teens were arrested in Marquette County this morning and charged with numerous theft related felonies- and one is a high school football standout.

Tatyana Cunegin

18-year-old Tatyana Cunegin of Ypsilanti, MI was booked into the Marquette County Jail (MCJ) on two felonies at 11:05 a.m. ET this morning, Mon., Feb. 12, 2018.

Cunegin is charged financial transaction device forgery and larceny from a building.

Cunegin is being held on a $10,000 bond.

Details about the arrest and the crime have not been released by police.

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Kevontae Jewitt

18-year-old Kevonta Jewitt of Harper Woods, MI was booked into the Marquette County Jail (MCJ) on three felonies at 10:16 a.m. ET this morning, Mon., Feb. 12, 2018.

Jewitt is charged with using a computer to commit a crime, financial transaction device forgery and larceny from a building.

Jewit is being held on a $10,000 bond.

Jewitt is mentioned on numerous websites that touted his recent abilities as a defensive end in high school. It is unknown why the couple were in Marquette County.

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33-year-old Alex Acevedo (address unconfirmed) was booked into the Marquette County Jail (MCJ) at 3:26 p.m. ET this afternoon, Mon., Feb. 12, 2018.

Acevedo is being held on an inmate detainer and is charged with a parole violation.

Acevedo is being held without bond.

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Andrew Sobay

Lorin Rochon

Tatyana Cunegin

Kevontae Jewitt

 

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Keshena Shocker: The arrest made headlines across Wisconsin, however federal prosecutors last week quietly dropped aggravated sexual assault charges against a Keshena teen in connection with 2017 brutal rape

URGENT URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 1-30-18 – 3:47 a.m. ET

Federal prosecutors drop aggravated sexual assault charges against Keshena teen at Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin (MITW nation)

Prosecutors drop aggravated rape charges against Justine A. Schneider of Keshena, WI

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Keshena, WI) – Federal prosecutors last Tuesday quietly dropped charges against a Keshena teen accused of aggravated sexual assault – saying with the current evidence they “cannot prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.”

Federal prosecutors on MITW aggravated rape case: “Cannot prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.”

On Jan 23, 2018, Chief United States District Judge William C. Griesbach approved “an order granting the government’s motion for leave to dismiss indictment” against 19-year-old Justin A. Schneider of Keshena, WI. Schneider faced life in prison if convicted.

Its not clear if the dismissal of the charges was with or without prejudice – which determines whether the charges can be refiled in the future. Scroll down to read or download the federal paperwork

Federal prosecutors last Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 requested the judge dismiss the charges in a “motion for leave to dismiss indictment.”

“As grounds for, the government carefully reevaluated the available and admissible evidence in the case and determined that it cannot prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt,” states the dismissal motion from federal prosecutors.

 

Keshena Shocker: Federal prosecutors drop MITW aggravated rape charges against Justine A. Schneider of Keshena, WI

Schneider was indicted on June 6, 2017 on one felony charge of “aggravated sexual assault” charging that that he brutally raped another member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin.

Schneider was released on personal recognizance bond on June 14, 2017 about a week after his arrest – with no objection by federal prosecutors.

The victim was identified only as Jane Doe – an adult female. The indictment charged that Schneider “held Jane Doe down by grabbing her arms and placing his hand on her chest” during the alleged rape.

The case was investigated by the Menominee Tribal Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin Gregory J. Haanstad and Assistant United States Attorney Andrew J. Maier made the request citing “Rule 48(a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.”

Justin A. Schneider Federal Indictment 6-6-17

1-22-18 Fed prosecutors motion to dismiss aggravated rape charges against Justin A. Schneider

1-23-18 Federal judge approves dismissal of charges against Justin A. Schneider

When the grand jury returned the indictment, federal prosecutors put out a press release – and the news story appeared across Wisconsin.
A federal news release had not been put out on the dismissal of charges when this story was published.

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https://www.justice.gov/usao-edwi/pr/keshena-man-indicted-sexual-assault-menominee-indian-reservation

http://www.tchdailynews.com/2017/06/13/five-indicted-on-the-menominee-indian-reservation

Keshena Man Indicted for Sexual Assault on Menominee Indian Reservation

Gregory J. Haanstad, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on June 6, 2017, 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 Justin A. Schneider (age: 18) of Keshena, which is located on the Menominee Indian Reservation. The indictment charges Schneider with Aggravated Sexual Abuse in violation of 18 United States Code, Section 2241(a)(1). Schneider 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 the defendant’s Keshena residence, the defendant engaged in a sexual act with an adult female by the use of force. According to the indictment, the defendant held down the victim’s arms and placed his hand on her chest during the sex act.

The Menominee Tribal Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated the case. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Andrew J. Maier.

An indictment is only a charge and not evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Federal prosecutors drop aggravated rape charges against Justine A. Schneider of Keshena, WI

Prosecutors drop aggravated rape charges against Justine A. Schneider of Keshena, WI

URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT – 1-23-18 – 12:45 a.m. – Two U.P. police agencies have some of their computers fried – Marquette Police Dept. headquarters and entire Dickinson County E-911 Center – that dispatches for Iron Mountain Police and many agencies – Both communication centers fill with smoke almost simultaneously – during snowstorm; This weekend hospital electrical system fire reported

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin: 1-23-18 12:45 a.m. ET

Firefighters called to smoke-filled Marquette Police Headquarters and the entire Enhanced 911 Dispatch Center in Iron Mountain – that dispatches for all agencies – as electrical systems fry

Marquette Police HQ – and the 911 center in Iron Mountain serving all Dickinson County – both fill with smoke during snowstorm

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Upper Peninsula of Michigan) – You don’t often hear the police call for firefighters at the cop HQ or 911 – but it happened twice almost simultaneously this morning in the U.P. of Michigan.

Marquette firefighters are on the scene of an apparent electrical fire at the Marquette Police Headquarters.

Meanwhile – same thing was just reported at the Enhanced 911 Dickinson County Dispatch Center – located in the county building in Iron Mountain, MI.

A dispatcher in Iron Mountain said their entire system went down. Dickinson County 911 was filled with smoke – plus electronics are fried from computers to LEIN.

Marquette PD reported its problem about two minutes before Iron Mountain PD but could have been simultaneously.

Are they related due to timing and/or weather. If they are not related to either – then its a coincidence involving lotto type odds.

“The fire department is headed your way,” said a 911 dispatcher to a police official at the Marquette Police Headquarters.

The problem is “smoke coming out of their main frame computer room,” a dispatcher told firefighters in Marquette.

Not clear if its weather-related. No injuries reported.

Only two days ago firefighters rushed to a U.P. hospital hecause of an active electrical fire.

Iron Mountain firefighters were called Saturday night to the Dickinson County Memorial Hospital.
An “active electrical fire” was found in the rear of the hospital. No Injuries reported.

Meanwhile – the raging snowstorm has made driving inadvisable through at least tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon. The storm has already caused several rollovers/accidents. Plus power outages reported in some areas.

Its off to federal prison for MITW nation member Dillon J. Peters, Sr. of Neopit, WI – who shot at a women in his home

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 1-14-18 – 2:10 a.m. CT

Tribal man sent to federal prison for shooting a bullet next to a woman in his MITW home

By Greg Peterson
Upper Peninsula Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Green Bay, WI) – A member of the Menominee tribal nation was sent to federal prison this week for attacking a woman on the reservation – and shooting a .22 bullet from a handgun into a couch on which she was sitting – while stating he wanted to kill her.

The attack occurred during the early summer of 2017 on the grounds of the Menominee Indian tribe of Wisconsin (MITW) nation.
30-year-old Dillon J. Peters, Sr. of Neopit, WI was sentenced this past week to almost six and a half years (77 months) in prison by a federal judge. He could have received 10 years. There is no parole in the federal prison system.

“I should kill you,” Peters told his terrified victim – firing a shot next to where she was seated.

Peters was sentenced at the federal courthouse in Green Bay by U.S. District Court Judge William C. Griesbach, the chief judge serving the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Peterson was sentenced on Mon., Jan 8, 2018 – and the judgment was officially entered on Thurs., Jan. 11.

Peters admitted assaulting a female victim identified only as “Jane Doe.” In a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, Peters admitted he threatened “Jane Doe” with a firearm while attacking the woman at his residence. The terror the woman suffered occurred during the weekend of May 5-7, 2017.

Peters fired a shot into a couch that the victim was sitting on and told Jane Doe he wanted to kill her.

“I should kill you,” Peters told his terrified victim – firing a shot next to where she was seated.

The bullet was recovered lodged in the wall of Peters home. Detectives also found a bullet hole in the couch.

Both Peters and the victim are enrolled members of the MITW.

In the plea agreement, federal prosecutors dismissed a two-count indictment – and charged Peters with a one count felony information, a charging tool other than going to the grand jury.

He pleaded guilty to brandishing a firearm in the furtherance of a violent crime. The second felony charge – assault with a dangerous weapon – was dismissed although Peters admitted he committed that crime.

Under the agreement, federal prosecutors stated they would ask the judge to sentence Peters to 10 years in federal prison – and that Peters “must argue for at least 96 months in prison.”

The federal prosecutors in the case are U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin Gregory J. Haanstad and Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew J. Maier.
Peters is represented by defense attorney Gary S. Dodge, Sr. of Shawno.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edwi/pr/assault-menominee-indian-reservation-leads-prison-sentence-neopit-man

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edwi/pr/neopit-man-indicated-assault-and-firearm-offense-menominee-indian-reservation

Keshena man allegedly tried to turn a young girl into a prostitute at the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Nation

URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 1-9-18 – 7:10 a.m. CT

Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin man arraigned Monday on charges he tried to turn a young girl into his prostitute

By Greg Peterson
S.E. Social Justice Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Keshena, WI) – A member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin (MITW) was arranged in federal court Monday on charges he tried to turn a young girl into a prostitute.

41-year-old Mario Nmi Escalante of Keshena, WI has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges he tried to pay a young girl to be his prostitute.

Escalante was arraigned in federal court in Green Bay, WI on Mon., Jan. 8, 2018 on the charges that involved an alleged crime at the MITW.
Escalante is being held in the Menominee Tribal Detention Facility.

On November 17, 2017, Escalante allegedly “did knowingly attempt to persuade, induce, entice, and coerce Minor Female A” to “engage in prostitution,” the indictment charges. Escalante is accused of offering Minor Female A “$60 in exchange for intercourse,” the grand jury charged.

According to the indictment, on November 14, 2017, Escalante allegedly used his phone to attempt to persuade a minor female to meet him at a location within the exterior boundaries of the Menominee Indian Reservation, where he intended to engage in sexual activity with the minor in exchange for money.

If convicted, Escalante faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, and a maximum sentence of life in prison; up to a $250,000 fine; and between 5 years and a lifetime of supervised release. The charge also carries a $5000 special assessment.

The case was investigated by the Menominee Tribal Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The indictment was returned on Jan. 3, 2018.

The federal charges were filed in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The federal prosecutor is U.S. Attorney Gregory Haanstad and Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew J. Maier.

Escalante was arraigned Monday afternoon before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge James R. Sickle in Green Bay.

Attempted Sex Crimes Against Young Girls: Keshena man arraigned today for alleged crimes at the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin and Parental Warning about explicit story involving attempt child sex at MITW – 12-21-17 – 9:18 p.m. Central Time

MITW nation member arraigned today for allegedly trying to force to young girls to have oral sex

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By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Green Bay, WI) – A member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin nation was arraigned today in federal court in Green Bay on charges of trying to have sex with two young girls.

24-year-old Ricki A. Mahkimetas, Jr. of Keshena, WI

24-year-old Ricki A. Mahkimetas, Jr. of Keshena, WI pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of “aggravated sexual abuse” before U.S. District Court Judge James R. Sickel.

The hearing lasted only seven minutes.

If convicted, each of the charges could send Mahkimetas to federal prison for life – with a minimum mandatory sentence of 30 years in prison.

He was ordered to remain in jail – now under the custody of tribal officials.

Federal Indictment of 24-year-old Ricki A. Mahkimetas, Jr. of Keshena, WI

Court dates for motions and other business were set today by U.S. Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph. U.S. Public Defender Thomas E. Phillip was appointed to defend Mahkimetas. The U.S. Probation Officer assigned to the case is Mitchell Faara.

Mahkimetas was indicted by a federal grand jury on Dec. 19, 2017 on a two count indictment that charges him with trying to force sex between himself and two children this year and last. The prepubescent victims are identified as “Minor Female A” and “Minor Female B.” Mahkimetas is accused of trying to force both young girls to perform oral sex on him.

On August 17, 2017, Mahkimetas allegedly “did knowingly attempt to engage in a sexual act with Minor Female A. a child who had not attained the age of 12 years old,” the indictment states. Mahkimetas is accused of trying to force “attempted contact between his penis and Minor Female A’s mouth,” the indictment states.

On March 17, 2016, Mahkimetas “did knowingly engage in a sexual act with Minor Female B, who had not attained the age of 12 years,” the indictment states.
Mahkimetas allegedly tried to force “contact between his penis and Minor Female B’s mouth,” the indictment charges.

Federal Indictment of 24-year-old Ricki A. Mahkimetas, Jr. of Keshena, WI

Federal Indictment of 24-year-old Ricki A. Mahkimetas, Jr. of Keshena, WI

The arrest of Mahkimetas was due to the investigative efforts of the Menominee Tribal Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from Willow Tree Cornerstone Child Advocacy Center in Green Bay.

The federal prosecutor is U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad, representing the North Eastern District of Wisconsin.

24-year-old Ricki A. Mahkimetas, Jr. of Keshena, WI

Federal Indictment of 24-year-old Ricki A. Mahkimetas, Jr. of Keshena, WI

Federal Indictment of 24-year-old Ricki A. Mahkimetas, Jr. of Keshena, WI

Federal Indictment of 24-year-old Ricki A. Mahkimetas, Jr. of Keshena, WI

24-year-old Ricki A. Mahkimetas, Jr. of Keshena, WI