Hayward Man Charged With Trafficking Methamphetamine And Fentanyl

MADISON, WIS. - 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 a person named as defendant in an indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

HAYWARD MAN CHARGED WITH TRAFFICKING METHAMPHETAMINE AND FENTANYL

Nathanial Z. Johnson, 33, Hayward, Wisconsin, is charged with possessing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine intended for distribution, possessing fentanyl intended for distribution, and maintaining a drug trafficking premises. The indictment alleges Johnson possessed the methamphetamine and fentanyl and maintained a drug trafficking premises on August 5, 2024.

If convicted of the count charging 50 grams of methamphetamine, Johnson faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 5 years in prison and a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison. The fentanyl charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. The charge of maintaining a drug trafficking premises also carries a maximum penalty of 20 years.

The charges against Johnson are the result of an investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Hayward Police Department, and the Wisconsin State Patrol. The ATF Madison Crime Gun Task Force also assisted with the investigation. The ATF Madison Crime Gun Task Force consists of federal agents from ATF and Task Force Officers (TFOs) from local agencies including the Dane County and Clark County Sheriff’s Offices and the Fitchburg, Madison, Sun Prairie, and La Crosse Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Ayala is handling the case.

HOLMEN MAN CHARGED WITH METHAMPHETAMINE TRAFFICKING

Tyler M. Beeler, 33, Holmen, Wisconsin, is charged with possessing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine intended for distribution. The indictment alleges that Beeler possessed the methamphetamine on or about August 20, 2024.

If convicted, Beeler faces a minimum penalty of five years in prison and a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison. The charge against him is the result of an investigation conducted by the La Crosse Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan Stelljes is handling the case.