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Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Former Mishicot teacher Ryan Schroeder faces 2 federal charges of producing child porn
MANITOWOC – Ryan S. Schroeder, a former Mishicot High School physical education teacher and track and cross country coach, has been indicted on two federal charges of producing child porn. The indictment has been sealed to the public and no hearings are scheduled in his case yet. The charges were filed May 20. Schroeder, 37, is already facing 19 felonies in Manitowoc County Circuit Court related to sexually assaulting a student at Mishicot High School while he was a teacher and coach. According to the criminal complaint, law enforcement claims Schroeder admitted to sexually assaulting a student more than 50 times over a period of two years. He was arrested April 16 after an investigation that started when Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office received reports of alleged inappropriate behavior with students. Schroeder, the criminal complaint said, admitted to law enforcement he would bring his victim, who was 14 years old when the assaults started, to various locations throughout Manitowoc County, including Mishicot High School, where he would sexually assault them. More court news: Manitowoc man arrested May 14 faces 10 counts of possessing child pornography The complaint also said Schroeder admitted to keeping pornographic photos of his victim through his Snapchat account. Law enforcement officials found more than 60 sexually explicit photos and videos of his victim in a hidden Snapchat folder and 18 more in a deleted folder. A second victim was mentioned in the complaint, which said Schroeder admitted to sending 10 sexually explicit photos of himself to the second victim through Instagram since February, and said he received 10 sexually explicit photos from the victim. The complaint does not provide the victim's age. Schroeder has been charged with repeated sexual assault of same child, second-degree sexual assault of child, child enticement, sexual assault of student by school staff, two counts of child sexual exploitation, cause a child age 13-18 to view sexual activity, use a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, and 10 counts of possession of child pornography. Multiple charges are Class C felonies, which carry a punishment of up to 40 years in state prison and a maximum fine of $100,000. More court news: Manitowoc man to spend 5 years in state prison after stalking, keeping child porn conviction Schroeder is in custody at Manitowoc County Jail on a $150,000 cash bond. He appeared in Manitowoc County Circuit Court for an initial appearance April 21 and is expected to appear in court for "further proceedings" June 6. Schroeder is being represented by attorney David J. Pawlowski in the charges through the Manitowoc County Circuit Court. That case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Angelina Scarpelli and presided over by Judge Mark Rohrer. No attorney is listed yet for Schroeder in his federal charges. Alisa M. Schafer is a reporter for the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc. She can be reached by email at aschafer@ This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Ex-Mishicot teacher Ryan Schroeder faces federal charges of child porn
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Francis Creek man Michael J. Kornely, 75, indicted on federal crimes against minors
MANITOWOC – Michael J. Kornely, 75 of Francis Creek, has been indicted on federal crimes against minors. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Kornely is alleged to have transported two minor victims across state lines "with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity," in 2005 and 2006. The release also states that Kornely allegedly "used a computer to attempt to persuade, induce and entice a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity," in March 2024. If convicted of these charges, Kornely could face up to a lifetime in prison and up to $250,000 in fines. He would also be required to register as a sexual offender. This case was investigated by the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation with the assistance of the Two Rivers Police Department. It will be prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel R. Humble and Timothy W. Funnell. The release states, "This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the U.S. Department of Justice." Project Safe Childhood helps combine federal, state and local resources to better locate and apprehend people who exploit children through the internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. Read more: Manitowoc man to spend 5 years in state prison after stalking, keeping child porn conviction Kornely has also been charged with multiple sexual assault felonies in Manitowoc County Circuit Court. He was arrested March 21, 2024, while attempting to meet with a 15-year-old boy he believed he had been talking to through Snapchat, one criminal complaint said. The Snapchat account was run by a detective with the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office, which they created after learning Kornely was a suspect in at least one active investigation for a sexual assault and a suspect in multiple other investigations in sexual assault cases involving children but were not prosecuted as a result of a lack of evidence, according to the criminal complaint. Kornely has been charged with attempted second-degree sexual assault of a child, use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, and cause a child to view or listen to sexual activity. He was released from the Manitowoc County Jail on March 22, 2024, after a $10,000 cash bail was furnished. Read more: Mishicot teacher had sex with student over 50 times in two years, criminal complaint says The second case, also filed in March 2024, involved a 31-year-old male victim and occurred Feb. 29, according to the criminal complaint. The document states the man reported a sexual assault, alleging Kornely was the perpetrator. Kornely was charged with second-degree sexual assault of an intoxicated victim and third-degree sexual assault. He is scheduled to appear at the Manitowoc County Courthouse May 19 for a scheduling conference in both cases. Alisa M. Schafer is a reporter for the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc. She can be reached by email at aschafer@ This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Michael Kornely of Francis Creek indicted on federal crimes against minors
Yahoo
14-04-2025
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Manitowoc police seek surveillance camera footage after shot fired Sunday night
MANITOWOC – Emphasizing there is no threat to the community, police are seeking the public's help in an investigation after a gun was fired near 1600 Galax Drive Sunday night. According to a Manitowoc Police Department news release, officers and Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the area of 1600 Galax Drive at around 11:45 p.m. April 13 for the report of a woman giving a firearm to a neighbor and stating a man was trying to kill her. Read more: Manitowoc's new retro hot dog restaurant Hot Daugs plans soft opening this week The news release said once officers arrived, they found 'evidence of a firearm being discharged … along with the firearm used.' Police said initial investigation revealed one gunshot had been fired and a man could be seen on security footage having the gun pointed at him while he ran from the location. As of Monday morning, police said the man had not yet been located. Officers checked the area with use of K-9 Rolo and a drone from the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office, but were unable to locate the man. Read more: Manitowoc hosts 43rd Northeast Wisconsin Motorcycle Show & Dance on NFL draft weekend Police said anyone who lives in the area and who has a home surveillance camera is asked to check their footage between 11:30 and 11:45 p.m. on April 13. If they notice any people or vehicles within that time frame, specifically a man wearing a dark shirt and jeans running, and/or have a recording of a loud noise, such as a gunshot, police urge them to call the shift commander at 920-686-6551 and reference case No. 2025-00003830. Contact Brandon Reid at breid@ This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Manitowoc shooting: Police seek surveillance footage near Galax Drive
Yahoo
28-03-2025
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Manitowoc County Sheriff's arrest alleged meth dealer and supplier, various other drugs seized
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – A man from Manitowoc who was allegedly dealing methamphetamine and his supplier from Sheboygan were arrested on drug-related charges after an investigation by local deputies. A release from the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office states that 43-year-old Teng Hang of Manitowoc and 36-year-old Andrea Shaw of Sheboygan were arrested after investigators got information that Hang was allegedly selling meth in Manitowoc. Business owner who brought 15+ kilograms of cocaine into Wisconsin community sentenced for trafficking Deputies then conducted several controlled purchase of meth from Hang that totaled more than 54 grams. It was noted that there were an additional 14.88 grams confiscated at the time of Hang's arrest. During the investigation, it was discovered that Hang was allegedly getting the methamphetamine from Shaw. On March 10, investigators conducted a search warrant at Shaw's residence in Sheboygan and seized 82.86 grams of methamphetamine, 3.34 grams of fentanyl, marijuana, prescription medications, a loaded firearm, and U.S. currency 'believed to be derived from the sale of narcotics.' Authorities also noted that an infant was found in Shaw's residence during the search warrant. Florida man with open intoxicants in vehicle arrested in Fond du Lac County for 5th OWI Hang and Shaw are currently being held on the following charges: Teng Hang Distributing Methamphetamine Possession of Methamphetamine Bail Jumping Andrea Shaw Manufacturing/Distributing Methamphetamine Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine Possession of Narcotic Drugs Maintaining a Drug Trafficking Place Neglect of a Child Possession of a Controlled Substance Possession of THC Shaw's cash bail was reportedly set at $250,000, and Hang's was set at $4,000. The DEA assisted the Manitowoc County Metro Drug Unit and Sheboygan County Drug Task Force during the investigation. No additional information was provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
