Appleton Man Indicted on Methamphetamine and Ammunition Charges

United States Attorney Matthew D. Krueger of the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on December 10, 2019, a two-count federal indictment was issued against Kou Lee (age: 30) of Appleton, Wisconsin.

The indictment alleges that Kou Lee possessed in excess of 50 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute the controlled substance and also possessed ammunition as a convicted felon, contrary to Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a), (b)(1)(A) and Title 18 United States Code, Section 922(g). 

If convicted of the charges alleged, Lee faces at least a mandatory 10-year prison sentence and a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

This case is being prosecuted as part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative. Project Safe Neighborhoods is a federal, state, and local law enforcement collaboration to identify, investigate, and prosecute individuals responsible for violent crimes in our neighborhoods. Project Safe Neighborhoods’ strategy brings together all levels of law enforcement and community resources to reduce violent crime and improve the quality of life in all our neighborhoods.

This case was investigated by the Lake Winnebago Area MEG Unit and the United States Probation Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel R. Humble.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt.  The defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government must prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.    

For Additional Information Contact:

Public Information Officer Kenneth Gales 414-297-1700

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