MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – A 39-year-old Wisconsin man was sentenced to federal prison on Sept. 12 for gun and drug charges.
According to a release, Michael Yumang, 39, of Cudahy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release for possessing methamphetamine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking.
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After a bench trial in June 2024, Yumang was convicted of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, attempting to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, and possessing a firearm.
Evidence introduced during the trial showed that Yumang used the United States Postal Service to receive substantial quantities of methamphetamine at home in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Yumang also kept a firearm at his residence to protect his contraband and drug proceeds.
During the sentencing hearing, United States District Judge J.P. Stadtmueller emphasized that Yumang was “very, very fortunate to be alive,” given his involvement with drugs and firearms.
Judge Stadtmueller also found that Yumang had perjured himself during the trial, such that Yumang had obstructed justice and was subject to a sentencing enhancement.
“Today’s sentence makes clear that under federal law, individuals who deal in highly addictive and devastating controlled substances – especially those who do so while armed – will face lengthy prison sentences,” said U.S. Attorney Gregory Haanstad. “We are committed to working with all of our federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners to hold individuals who endanger the community fully accountable for their actions.”
The Cudahy Police Department echoed U.S. Attorney Haanstad’s comments.
“Yumang’s criminal activity was of great local concern to the City of Cudahy Police Department,” said Cudahy Police Chief Thomas Poellot, “By working collaboratively with investigators, police officers were aware of information that caused them to investigate further while handling a traffic-related matter, which furthered this investigation.” The Cudahy Police Department greatly benefits by our ongoing partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Postal Inspection Service, and the United States Attorney’s office.”
The Cudahy Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the United States Postal Inspection Service investigated this matter.
