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 that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Beloit Man Charged with Distributing Crack Cocaine
Marcus Payton, 37, Beloit, Wisconsin, is charged with 2 counts of distributing crack cocaine. The indictment alleges that he distributed crack cocaine on January 31 and February 4, 2022.
If convicted, Payton faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison on each count. The charges against him are the result of an investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, Beloit and Janesville Police Departments, and Rock County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Reinhard is handling the prosecution.
Verona Man Charged with Gun Crime
Devin Crayton, 32, Verona, Wisconsin, is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The indictment alleges that on January 11, 2022, Crayton possessed a 9mm handgun and 9mm ammunition.
If convicted, Crayton faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. The charge against him is the result of an investigation by the Verona Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Corey Stephan is handling the prosecution.
Milwaukee Man Charged with Failure to Report to Prison
Bernard Thomas, 30, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is charged with failing to surrender for the service of a sentence imposed by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. The indictment alleges that on March 12, 2021, Thomas failed to surrender to serve the sentence imposed by the Court.
If convicted, Thomas faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. The charge against him is the result of an investigation by the U.S. Marshals Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Reinhard is handling the prosecution.