Fox Valley Man Sentenced for Arson of Ridgeway VP Gas Station

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Acting United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that on October 4, 2021, Christian B. M. Crawford (age: 28) of Menasha, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for arson to a building.

According to court filings, in January of 2021, the Ridgeway VP gas station in Neenah, Wisconsin, was burglarized and set ablaze by Crawford. Prior to setting fire to the building, Crawford stole cigarettes, alcohol, and other items from the premises. Many of these items were later recovered during a search of Crawford’s residence.

Crawford was further linked to a string of burglaries, thefts, property, and drug crimes throughout Winnebago and Outagamie counties. These charges were resolved in conjunction with the federal arson charge.

At sentencing, Senior United States District Judge William C. Griesbach noted the serious nature of the charge, the need for just punishment, and protection of the public. Following his release from prison, Crawford will spend three years on supervised release.  He was also ordered to pay over $793,000 in restitution.


This case was investigated by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, the Neenah Police Department, the Menasha Police Department, the Fox Crossing Police Department, and the Winnebago and Outagamie County District Attorney Offices.  It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel R. Humble.


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For further information contact: Kenneth.Gales@usdoj.gov

(414) 297-1700

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