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Kevin McCaa, 40, of Milwaukee, was sentenced to 38 years in federal prison on Wednesday for the murder of U.S. Postal Service letter carrier Aundre Cross in 2022. According to court documents, Cross was delivering mail in Milwaukee on December 9, 2022, when he was shot in the head and killed. Evidence established that Kevin McCaa and Charles Ducksworth Jr. were responsible for the homicide. McCaa and Ducksworth surveilled the letter carrier for over 30 minutes prior to the homicide and targeted him because they thought he had stolen their drug package. After the homicide, they threw the firearm in a nearby creek, changed their phone numbers, and disposed of clothing. McCaa and Ducksworth have been in federal custody since their arrest for these offenses on December 27, 2022. The investigation of this case was conducted by FBI Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Police Department, the United States Postal Inspection Service, with the assistance of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and the Wauwatosa Police Department. More information: justice.gov/usao-edwi/pr/mil….
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Quote from FBI Milwaukee SAC Alan Karr on a sentencing from Wednesday in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Karr: “Kevin McCaa’s heinous crime was deserving of the significant sentence he received for murdering Aundre Cross, an innocent victim who was doing his job as an employee of the U.S. Postal Service. While the sentencing cannot bring Mr. Cross back to his family and friends, hopefully it will be a step forward in the healing process. The joint efforts of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Milwaukee Police Department, and the FBI in this case exemplifies the importance of law enforcement collaboration. The FBI remains committed to working with our federal, state, and local partners to combat violent crime and seek justice for victims.”

ALT Quote from FBI Milwaukee SAC Alan Karr on a sentencing from Wednesday in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Karr: “Kevin McCaa’s heinous crime was deserving of the significant sentence he received for murdering Aundre Cross, an innocent victim who was doing his job as an employee of the U.S. Postal Service. While the sentencing cannot bring Mr. Cross back to his family and friends, hopefully it will be a step forward in the healing process. The joint efforts of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Milwaukee Police Department, and the FBI in this case exemplifies the importance of law enforcement collaboration. The FBI remains committed to working with our federal, state, and local partners to combat violent crime and seek justice for victims.”

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If your company has hired remote IT workers, there’s a chance they may be a state-controlled IT worker from North Korea. Thousands of North Korean-trained IT workers are posing as legitimate remote employees by using stolen identities to dupe companies into hiring them. The millions of dollars they have earned from unwitting businesses are funneled back to the North Korean government. The scheme relies on a network of facilitators – including Americans – who are paid to appear on camera, participate in job interviews, verify fraudulent identities, and connect the company's laptops to their home internet so it looks as if the remote workers are based in the U.S. More information: ic3.gov/PSA/2026/PSA261013.
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The numbers tell the story - Wisconsin’s violent crime numbers reflect the decrease in crimes across the nation, with over a 15% decline in violent crime rates. FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr shares what the numbers mean for Wisconsinites in this op-ed. You can read it here: fbi.gov/contact-us/field-off….
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FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr joined WTMJ radio on Friday afternoon to talk about the latest happenings at the field office. He addressed several topics including the #FBI’s recently released national numbers on Summer Heat 2.0 and how the FBI’s Milwaukee Area Violent Crime Task Force contributed to successes locally with over 200 arrests and seizures of over 100 firearms, showcasing the partnerships that make our communities safer across Southeastern Wisconsin, and a recent 7-year sentence for a Wisconsin man that defrauded seniors using the Phantom Hacker Scam. Karr also spoke about October being Cybersecurity Awareness month and answered questions the co-hosts had about physical fitness test requirements for special agents. Learn about common fraud schemes: fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/…. Visit fbijobs.gov for more information on becoming an FBI special agent. Listen to SAC Karr's interview: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas….
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Ankurkumar Patel, 44, of Brookfield, Wisconsin, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for money laundering conspiracy on Tuesday in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. According to court records, Patel participated in a fraud scheme with others that laundered over $1 million from elderly victims in multiple states including Wisconsin. Patel was ordered to pay over $1.3 million in in restitution to the victims. FBI Milwaukee investigated this case along with Homeland Security Investigations in St. Louis, Missouri. Read more: justice.gov/usao-edwi/pr/bro….
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Quote from FBI Milwaukee SAC Alan Karr on a sentencing from Tuesday in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Karr: “Ankurkumar Patel conspired with others to fraudulently obtain and launder over $1 million from elderly victims through a fraud scheme. His scheme included posing as technical support and impersonating government officials to swindle everyday Americans out of their hard-earned money. In some instances, he would retrieve cash and gold from his victims while in other instances he would use couriers to pick up the valuables. Victims were in several states to include Wisconsin. The FBI is committed to investigating those who exploit vulnerable individuals for their own personal gain.”

ALT Quote from FBI Milwaukee SAC Alan Karr on a sentencing from Tuesday in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Karr: “Ankurkumar Patel conspired with others to fraudulently obtain and launder over $1 million from elderly victims through a fraud scheme. His scheme included posing as technical support and impersonating government officials to swindle everyday Americans out of their hard-earned money. In some instances, he would retrieve cash and gold from his victims while in other instances he would use couriers to pick up the valuables. Victims were in several states to include Wisconsin. The FBI is committed to investigating those who exploit vulnerable individuals for their own personal gain.”

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The most important thing when reporting a crime to IC3 is to report it quickly, with as much information as possible, including: 🔹Cryptocurrency wallets 🔹Email addresses 🔹Phone numbers 🔹Usernames 🔹Transaction IDs And if money was sent or received via wire transfer, information about the accounts used to send and receive the transfer are also important clues for FBI investigators.
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ALT A graphic showing how to report cybercrime to the FBI at IC3.gov. Some of these cybercrimes include business email compromise, ransomware and elder fraud.

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Our work goes beyond investigating crimes. The Victim Services Division needs dedicated experts who can provide trauma-informed support, rebuild public trust, and help deliver #justice with care. Your work can help move the mission—and people—forward. Learn more about becoming a victim specialist today. Fbijobs.gov/victim-services
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When a dangerous suspect in a federal crime is on the run or there's a crisis requiring FBI attention, we have tools, teams, and tactics at the ready to protect the American people and support the FBI's law enforcement partners in their own work. Read more: fbi.gov/investigate/how-we-i….
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FBI Milwaukee sends its condolences to our partners at the Wisconsin State Patrol following the death of Trooper Bradley Ritger. Our thoughts are with Trooper Ritger's family, friends, and colleagues.
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#DYK the FBI has personnel assigned to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) who review information submitted to the CyberTipline? The CyberTipline receives reports of suspected child sexual exploitation and helps connect critical information with law enforcement. If you have information about a missing or exploited child, #NCMEC operates a 24/7 hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST and provides resources at missingkids.org/home. Learn how #FBI special agents, intelligence analysts, and professional staff work alongside NCMEC and other partners to protect children, identify offenders, and bring justice to victims: fbi.gov/investigate/violent-….
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#DYK Scammers use information from social media to try to gain their victim’s trust. Be careful what you post online and stop to think before you engage further. Learn more red flags at fbi.gov/RomanceScams, and report fraud to the #FBI at ic3.gov. #TakeABeat
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On this episode of Inside the FBI, hear from experts in the FBI's Federal DNA Database Unit about how they overcame a historic processing backlog and continue to support investigations nationwide. Listen to the full episode at: fbi.gov/news/podcasts/inside….
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Today, the #FBI added Satinderjeet Singh to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List. He is #wanted for his alleged involvement in the Lawrence Bishnoi Organized Crime Group, which is allegedly engaged in a variety of violent acts in Southern California and across the United States and Canada. A reward of up to $1,000,000 is offered for information leading to his arrest: fbi.gov/wanted/topten/satind….
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ALT Photo of an FBI Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Satinderjeet Singh. He is wanted for his alleged involvement in the Lawrence Bishnoi Organized Crime Group, which is allegedly engaged in a variety of violent acts in Southern California and across the United States and Canada.

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Ahmad Chadwick Houston Elliott, 26, of West Palm Beach, Florida, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for receipt of child pornography on Tuesday in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. According to court records, Elliott convinced a 12-year-old Milwaukee girl to send naked pictures and videos of herself to him on Facebook over the course of five months. Upon completion of his federal prison sentence, Elliott will spend five years on supervised release. He will also have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. FBI Milwaukee investigated this case. More information: justice.gov/usao-edwi/pr/flo…
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FBI Milwaukee SAC Karr contributed a quote to a USAO-Eastern District of Wisconsin press release today announcing a Florida man was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for receipt of child pornography. Karr: “The FBI is committed to identifying and investigating individuals who seek to victimize children. Mr. Elliott reprehensibly exploited a twelve-year-old child. The FBI will continue to work alongside our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to protect children in our Wisconsin communities.”

ALT FBI Milwaukee SAC Karr contributed a quote to a USAO-Eastern District of Wisconsin press release today announcing a Florida man was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for receipt of child pornography. Karr: “The FBI is committed to identifying and investigating individuals who seek to victimize children. Mr. Elliott reprehensibly exploited a twelve-year-old child. The FBI will continue to work alongside our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to protect children in our Wisconsin communities.”

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Brushawn M. Thomas (also known as Brushaun M. Thomas) pled guilty to a felony count of theft of government property last week in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. According to court records, Thomas falsified documents along with a co-conspirator during the pandemic for unemployment insurance claims to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development for nearly $250,000. The funds were part of a temporary federal program known as Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program created during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thomas faces up to 10 years in prison, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to 3 years of supervised release. FBI Milwaukee and the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General jointly investigated this case with assistance from the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Sentencing has been set for December 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
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The FBI Milwaukee Field Office joined students, faculty, staff, and local law enforcement partners on campus last week for the annual UW-Milwaukee Safety Day. Events like this are vital for sharing practical safety resources, discussing threat prevention and cyber awareness, and answering questions about how we work together every day to keep our community secure. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, asked great questions, and engaged with our team. Strong community partnerships make safer campuses! Learn more about FBI Milwaukee's community outreach program: fbi.gov/milwaukee.
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Joseph Nantomah, 49, was sentenced to 4 years in federal prison on Friday in the Eastern District of Wisconsin for committing an investment fraud scheme that resulted in a loss of more than $2,700,000 to investors across the country and abroad. Nantomah was ordered to pay restitution to his victims in the amount of $2,762,798.37. He will serve three years of supervised release after his prison sentence. According to court documents, Nantomah entered the United States on a visitor’s visa from Nigeria in 2016. He defrauded victims between May 2020 and December 2024 through false claims of being a real estate investor. FBI Milwaukee investigated this case with the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation. Read more: justice.gov/usao-edwi/pr/nig…
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A quote provided by FBI Milwaukee SAC Karr on an investment fraud sentencing. Karr: “Joseph Nantomah defrauded more than 30 victims in Wisconsin and across the United States. Nantomah misrepresented himself as a real estate investor who solicited others to invest with him by promising profits on purchasing, fixing, and flipping real estate. Instead of purchasing real estate with investor money, he utilized more than $2 million for his personal use. The FBI will continue to work side-by-side with our partners to protect the American people and their hard-earned money from schemes like these.”

ALT A quote provided by FBI Milwaukee SAC Karr on an investment fraud sentencing. Karr: “Joseph Nantomah defrauded more than 30 victims in Wisconsin and across the United States. Nantomah misrepresented himself as a real estate investor who solicited others to invest with him by promising profits on purchasing, fixing, and flipping real estate. Instead of purchasing real estate with investor money, he utilized more than $2 million for his personal use. The FBI will continue to work side-by-side with our partners to protect the American people and their hard-earned money from schemes like these.”

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Congratulations to Marshall Hermann with the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office for graduating from the #FBI National Academy Session 299. All of us at FBI Milwaukee wish you the best as you continue your career as a law enforcement leader! Discover more about the National Academy: le.fbi.gov/training
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Congratulations to Juan Avila with the UW-Madison Police Department for graduating from the #FBI National Academy Session 299. All of us at FBI Milwaukee wish you the best as you continue your career as a law enforcement leader! Discover more about the National Academy: le.fbi.gov/training
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Congratulations to Nathan Mrstik with the De Pere Police Department for graduating from the #FBI National Academy Session 299. All of us at FBI Milwaukee wish you the best as you continue your career as a law enforcement leader! Discover more about the National Academy: le.fbi.gov/training
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