A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, convening in Madison, has returned a series of indictments. The following individuals have been charged. It should be noted that a charge represents an accusation, and any person named as a defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Christopher Harter, aged 49 from Wausau, Wisconsin, is charged with two counts of possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine for distribution. The indictment states that on March 7, 2025, Harter was found with 40 grams or more of fentanyl and 50 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. If found guilty, Harter could face a mandatory minimum of five years and a maximum of 40 years in prison on each count. This charge follows an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Central Wisconsin Narcotics Task Force, which includes multiple law enforcement agencies. Assistant U.S. Attorney Taylor L. Kraus is prosecuting the case.
In another case, Elvin Amundson, 39, from Sparta, Wisconsin, is charged with possessing over 500 grams of methamphetamine for distribution on April 14, 2021. Conviction could lead to a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years and a maximum of life in prison. The investigation was conducted by the FBI and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven P. Anderson handling the prosecution.
Edward L. Jackson III, aged 28 from Rothschild, Wisconsin, faces charges for possessing a firearm as a felon. According to the indictment, Jackson had a loaded Sig Sauer pistol on May 20, 2024. If convicted, he may receive up to fifteen years in prison. The investigation involved multiple law enforcement bodies, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Julie Pfluger is prosecuting.
Lastly, Mario Govea-Monarca, a 23-year-old Mexican citizen, is charged with illegally reentering the United States after removal. He was found in the Western District of Wisconsin on November 29, 2023, without approval to reapply for admission to the U.S. If convicted, he could face up to two years in prison. This case was investigated by the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Remington.
These cases are part of "Operation Take Back America," a nationwide Department of Justice initiative focused on addressing illegal immigration and firearms offenses by coordinating resources and efforts.