United States Attorney Matthew D. Krueger announced that on
May 15, 2018, a federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment against two
men allegedly involved in firearms offenses on the Menominee Indian
Reservation. The indictment charges Jeremy Fish (age: 33) and Bobby Joe Sanapaw
(age: 32), both from Keshena. Count One charges Fish with Felon in Possession
of Firearms in violation of Title 18, United States Code 922(g). Count Two
charges Fish and Sanapaw with Possession of a Short-Barreled Shotgun in
violation of Title 26, United States Code, Section 5681. As to each count, the
defendants face a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, and
up to 3 years of supervised release.
According to the indictment, on or about July 12, 2017, Fish
and Sanapaw possessed firearms, one of which was a short-barreled shotgun. The
incident occurred at a residence in Keshena.
This case is being prosecuted as part of the Project Safe
Neighborhood initiative. Project Safe
Neighborhoods is a federal, state, and local law enforcement collaboration to
identify, investigate, and prosecute individuals responsible for violent crimes
in our neighborhoods. Project Safe Neighborhoods’ strategy brings together all
levels of law enforcement and community resources to reduce violent crime and
improve the quality of life in all our neighborhoods.
The Menominee Tribal Police Department and Federal Bureau of
Investigation investigated the case. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United
States Attorney Andrew J. Maier.
An indictment is only a charge and not evidence of guilt.
The defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial at which
the government must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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