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Federal Grand Jury Returns Indictments

U.S. Attorney’s Office June 03, 2009
  • Eastern District of Wisconsin (414) 297-1700

MADISON, WI—A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned the following indictments today. You are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

TWO MEN CHARGED WITH DEFRAUDING GENERAL CASUALTY

Douglas Nickerson, 44, Sun Prairie, Wis., is charged with misappropriating monies belonging to General Casualty Insurance, and David A. Janssen, 47, Oregon, Wis., a general contractor doing business as Heartland Associates, is charged with aiding and abetting this offense.

The indictment alleges that Nickerson, while employed as a Property Program Manager with General Casualty, utilized Janssen and two individuals identified in the indictment as Individual A and Individual B, to conceal fraudulent payments in large, otherwise legitimate insurance claim files. The indictment alleges that Nickerson reviewed claim files and selected claims upon which checks could be written to Heartland Associates, Company A, or Company B without attracting attention at General Casualty. The indictment further alleges that such checks were hand-delivered by Nickerson to Janssen, Individual A, or Individual B, who were directed by Nickerson to keep a portion of the funds and return the balance to Nickerson.

The indictment alleges that from June 2003 through September 2006, approximately $550,000 in General Casualty checks were issued by Nickerson to Company A and Company B, with Nickerson receiving approximately $325,000 of the misappropriated funds. The indictment also alleges that from January 2007 through July 2008, approximately $273,000 in General Casualty checks were issued by Nickerson to Heartland Associates, with Nickerson receiving approximately $239,000 of the proceeds, and Janssen retaining approximately $34,000.

United States Attorney Peterson said, “The investigation regarding the persons designated in the indictment as Individual A and Individual B is continuing.”

If convicted, Nickerson and Janssen each face a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. The charge against them is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with the full cooperation of General Casualty Insurance. The prosecution of this case has been assigned to Assistant U.S. Attorney John W. Vaudreuil.

BELOIT MAN CHARGED WITH DRUG CRIMES

Angel Servin, 20, Beloit, Wis., is charged with six counts of distributing cocaine and one count of distributing marijuana. The indictment alleges that he distributed cocaine in 2007 on August 1, August 28, September 6, and October 26, and in 2008 on January 28 and June 12. The indictment also alleges that he distributed marijuana on August 9, 2007.

If convicted, Servin faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison on each count charged. The charges against him are the result of an investigation by the Rock County Safe Streets Task Force; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and Beloit Police Department. The prosecution of this case has been assigned to Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter M. Jarosz.

BLACK RIVER FALLS WOMAN CHARGED WITH MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Lisa Marie Miller, 32, Black River Falls, Wis., is charged with two counts of making false statements to the Social Security Administration. The indictment alleges that on October 30, 2008, Miller utilized the Internet Social Security Benefit Application to apply for disability benefits and stated she suffered from breast cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, and post-traumatic stress disorder, knowing these representations were false.

The indictment further alleges that on November 3, 2008, Miller stated as part of the process to complete her application for Supplemental Security Income that her doctors told her that her life expectancy was 8-12 months, knowing that this statement was false.

If convicted, Miller faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison on each count. The charges against her are the result of an investigation by the Social Security Administration. The prosecution of this case has been assigned to Assistant U.S. Attorney John W. Vaudreuil.

TWO INMATES CHARGED WITH ASSAULT

Nicholas Hopkins, 29, and Daniel Bruce, 26, both inmates of the Federal Correctional Institution at Oxford, Wis., are charged with assaulting a person. The indictment alleges that the assault occurred on January 14, 2009.

If convicted, Hopkins and Bruce each face a maximum penalty of six months in federal prison. The charge against them is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The prosecution of this case has been assigned to Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul W. Connell.

MADISON MAN CHARGED WITH DRUG CRIME

Andre Parson, 28, Madison, Wis., is charged with possessing 50 grams or more of crack cocaine with intent to distribute. The indictment alleges that he possessed the crack cocaine on April 14, 2009.

If convicted, Parson faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in federal prison, and a maximum penalty of life. The charge against him is the result of an investigation by the Dane County Narcotics and Gang Task Force. The prosecution of this case has been assigned to Assistant U.S. Attorney Rita M. Rumbelow.

MAN CHARGED WITH ILLEGAL RE-ENTRY INTO UNITED STATES

Edgar Martinez-Lopez, 27, a citizen of Mexico found in Trempealeau County, is charged with intentionally re-entering the United States after previously being deported. The indictment alleges that Martinez-Lopez was found in the United States on April 14, 2009.

If convicted, Martinez-Lopez faces a maximum penalty of two years in federal prison. The charge against him is the result of an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The prosecution of this case has been assigned to Assistant U.S. Attorney Rita M. Rumbelow.

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