Ten people arrested following drug bust in Wisconsin

WISCONSIN — Ten individuals have been arrested in connection with a major drug investigation targeting a methamphetamine trafficking operation in Marinette County, according to a news release issued Monday by the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation began in February and was led by the Northeast Tri-County Drug Enforcement Group (NETCDEG), a task force spearheaded by the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office and the Marinette Police Department.

Authorities say the operation focused on dismantling a Methamphetamine Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) active in the area.

Following months of surveillance and investigative work, law enforcement identified multiple suspects involved in the distribution and sale of methamphetamine.

Between April 30 and May 2, NETCDEG officers executed seven search warrants as part of the operation.

The searches resulted in the seizure of 413.53 grams of methamphetamine, two firearms, fentanyl, THC, various items of drug paraphernalia, and $3,547 in cash.

The following individuals were arrested:

Gabriel J. Kurek, 48, of Peshtigo Bruce A. Cassady, 45, of Lena Johnathan L. Block, 49, of Pound John R. Hager, 33, of Grover Crystal S. Barthel, 33, of Antigo Scott M. Klatt, 47, of Menominee, MI Maya E. Lindsay, 23, of Marinette Hunter L. Shehow, 23, of Peshtigo Maggie M. Throm, 24, of Menominee, MI Nickolas J. Wood, 27, of Marinette

Each individual faces one count of Conspiracy to Commit Delivery of Methamphetamine greater than 50 grams—a Class C felony punishable by up to 40 years in prison and/or a $100,000 fine.

Multiple agencies assisted in the investigation, including the City of Marinette Police Department, Oconto County Sheriff’s Office, Menominee County (MI) Sheriff’s Office, City of Peshtigo Police Department, Dickenson County (MI) KIND Unit, City of Antigo Police Department, Marathon County Drug Unit, and the Lake Winnebago Area MEG Unit.