MARINETTE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A months-long investigation into a methamphetamine trafficking organization in Marinette County has led to the arrest of nearly a dozen individuals.
The Northeast Tri-County Drug Enforcement Group, led by local law enforcement, launched the investigation in February 2025. Over the course of several months, authorities identified multiple suspects believed to be involved in the sale and distribution of methamphetamine in the area.
Two killed, two hospitalized after wrong-way crash on I-43
Between April 30 and May 2, seven search warrants were executed, resulting in the seizure of over 413 grams of methamphetamine, two firearms, THC, fentanyl, drug paraphernalia, and $3,547 in cash.
Ten individuals were arrested in connection to the investigation:
- Gabriel Kurek, 48, of Peshtigo
- Bruce Cassady, 45, of Lena
- Johnathan Block, 49, of Pound
- John Hager, 33, of Grover
- Crystal Barthel, 33, of Antigo
- Scott Klatt, 47, of Menominee, Michigan
- Maya Lindsay, 23, of Marinette
- Hunter Shehow, 23, of Peshtigo
- Maggie Throm, 24, of Menominee, Michigan
- Nickolas Wood, 27, of Marinette
Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office: 40-year-old man arrested after shooting parked vehicle’s tire
Each faces one count of conspiracy to commit the delivery of methamphetamine in quantities exceeding 50 grams—a Class C felony punishable by up to 40 years in prison and fines up to $100,000.
No further information has been released at this time.
