MADISON, WIS. — This is an official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (USAO - Wisconsin, Western), published as received.
MADISON, WIS. - A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned the following indictments today. You are advised that a charge is merely an accusation, and a person named as defendant in an indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
MINOCQUA MAN CHARGED WITH WIRE FRAUD AND MONEY LAUNDERING
Cory Kromray, 39, Minocqua, Wisconsin, is charged with eight counts of wire fraud and two counts of engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity. The indictment alleges that between September 2018 and April 2025, Kromray accepted money from investors and promised to use their funds to trade stocks, mutual funds, cryptocurrency, and foreign currency exchange market, for the benefit of the investor. However, the indictment alleges that Kromray failed to invest the money as promised and he used the majority of the money for his own purposes.
If convicted, Kromray faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison on the wire fraud charges. Kromray faces a maximum of 10 years in prison on the charges of engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity.
The charges against him are the result of an investigation conducted by IRS Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Aaron Wegner is handling the case.
MADISON MAN CHARGED WITH TRAFFICKING COCAINE AND HEROIN
Timothy Clark, 62, Madison, Wisconsin, is charged with distributing cocaine and heroin and possessing cocaine intended for distribution. The indictment alleges that from February 28, 2025, to April 2, 2025, Clark distributed cocaine and heroin, and on April 24, 2025, he possessed cocaine and cocaine base intended for distribution. The indictment additionally alleges Clark used a premises in Madison for the purpose of distributing drugs from February 28, 2025, to April 24, 2025.
If convicted, Clark faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
The charges against him are the result of an investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Madison Police Department, Dane County Narcotics Task Force, and ATF Madison Crime Gun Task Force, which consists of federal agents from ATF and Task Force Officers (TFOs) from state and local agencies throughout the Western District of Wisconsin. Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Ayala is handling the case.
SUN PRAIRIE MAN CHARGED WITH ILLEGALLY POSSESSING FIREARM
Kordarow Moore, 35, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, is charged with possessing a firearm as a felon. The indictment alleges that on September 22, 2024, Moore, knowing he had previously been convicted of an offense punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year, knowingly possessed a loaded Century Arms 39mm pistol.
If convicted, Moore faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.
The charge against him is the result of an investigation conducted by the Wisconsin State Patrol, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. The ATF Madison Crime Gun Task Force also assisted with the investigation. The ATF Madison Crime Gun Task Force consists of federal agents from ATF and Task Force Officers (TFOs) from state and local agencies throughout the Western District of Wisconsin. Assistant U.S. Attorney David J. Reinhard is handling the case.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
BELOIT MAN CHARGED WITH TAKING UNDELIVERED MAIL
Cale Tinder, 36, Beloit, Wisconsin, is charged with detaining and opening U.S. mail while employed as a U.S. Postal Service employee. The indictment alleges that Tinder took letters, cards and items sent through the mail that he was entrusted to deliver, opening some of the items and storing the undelivered mail at his home in Beloit. The indictment alleges that Tinder engaged in this activity from on or about February 8, 2024, to August 28, 2024.
If convicted, Tinder faces a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine.
The charge against him is the result of an investigation conducted by the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Anderson is handling the case.
