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.

Wausau Man Charged with Possessing Child Pornography

Brett Hart, 23, Wausau, Wisconsin, is charged with possessing child pornography. The indictment alleges that on December 2, 2025, Hart possessed a hard drive containing child pornography.

If convicted, Hart faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

The charge against him is the result of an investigation conducted by the FBI.  Assistant U.S. Attorneys Louis Glinzak and Elizabeth Altman are handling the case.

Lac Du Flambeau Man Charged with Straw Purchasing Firearm

Alizay Doss, 27, Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, is charged with making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm. The indictment alleges that on March 4, 2025, Doss made a false statement to a licensed firearm dealer while purchasing a firearm. Specifically, he represented that he was the actual buyer of the firearm when in fact he purchased the firearm for another individual.

If convicted, Doss faces a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison.

The charges against Doss are the result of an investigation conducted by the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, Lac du Flambeau Police Department, and the ATF Madison Crime Gun Task Force. The ATF Madison Crime Gun Task Force is comprised of federal agents from ATF as well as state and local agents throughout the Western District of Wisconsin. Assistant U.S. Attorney Taylor L. Kraus is handling the case.

Madison Man Charged with Illegally Possessing Firearm

Billy D. Shell, Jr., 28, Madison, Wisconsin, is charged with possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The indictment alleges that on April 12, 2025, Shell possessed a 9mm handgun.

If convicted, Shell faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.

The charge against him is the result of an investigation conducted by the Madison Police Department and the ATF Madison Crime Gun Task Force.

Madison Man Charged with Illegally Possessing Ammunition and Unregistered Silencers as a Convicted Felon

Christopher Perrote, 39, Madison, Wisconsin, is charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition and possessing unregistered silencers. The indictment alleges that on August 27, 2024, Perrote possessed ammunition and two unregistered silencers after having been previously convicted of a felony offense.

If convicted, Perrote faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison on the ammunition charges, and 10 years in prison on the silencer charges.

The charges against him are the result of an investigation conducted by the Madison Police Department, the FBI, and the ATF Madison Crime Gun Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Corey Stephan is handling the case.

Fitchburg Man Charged with Illegally Possessing Firearms and Ammunition

Owen Roberson, 20, Fitchburg, Wisconsin, is charged with possessing firearms and ammunition as a felon. The indictment alleges that on September 29, 2025, Roberson possessed a Glock 21 firearm loaded with .45 caliber ammunition. The indictment further alleges that on September 28, 2025, Roberson possessed an Anderson Manufacturing AM 15 rifle.

If convicted, Roberson faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.

The charges against him are the result of an investigation conducted by the Fitchburg Police Department and the ATF Madison Crime Gun Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Taylor L. Kraus is handling the case.

The firearms cases in the press release are part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the U.S. 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).

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