The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
A Milwaukee landlord was taken into federal custody after investigators alleged he ran a long-term scheme that allowed drug trafficking operations inside his rental properties.
According to a criminal complaint, the 52-year-old property owner controlled more than 150 buildings with over 500 units across the city. Authorities claimed at least 25 of those locations were linked to drug sales, overdoses, or were allegedly used by dealers. The properties were reportedly organized under dozens of LLCs tied to a single real estate business.
Investigators said the operation had been under review since May 2024. During that time, agents allegedly found that various narcotics, including fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana, were being distributed from multiple units connected to the landlord’s portfolio. When arrests were carried out, authorities reported seizing cash, firearms, scales, and hypodermic needles.