Dianna L. Chevalier, a 41-year-old woman from Keshena, has been sentenced to five years in prison for a drug-related crime, specifically the possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine on the Menominee Indian Reservation. This sentencing was reported following an announcement from Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The decision was handed down by Senior United States District Judge William C. Griesbach after a plea of guilty on May 29, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
As per the U.S. Attorney's Office, during a chase fleeing from law enforcement in Shawano County, a vehicle with Chevalier as the passenger, entered the Menominee Indian Reservation on September 10, 2024. Making their way north through Keshena, they came to a stop near Crow Settlement Road and Wisconsin State Highway 47. Chevalier, alongside other individuals, attempted to flee on foot but were detained outside a residence, carrying multiple bags containing a total of 43.11 grams of methamphetamine.
In his ruling, Judge Griesbach highlighted "Chevalier's lengthy criminal history and the seriousness of the offense." He also mentioned the broader impact of controlled substances on communities, stating, "the damage done to the Menominee Indian Reservation and other communities through abuse of controlled substances, and the danger those substances represent to the people who buy them."
Partaking in the investigation were the Menominee Tribal Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local law enforcement, with support coming from the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory. Following her incarceration, Chevalier is also set to undergo 60 months of supervised release — a period intended to reintegrate into the community while keeping a close watch on her activities. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Andrew J. Maier in U.S. District Court in Green Bay, whose efforts resulted in the final verdict, as per the U.S. Attorney's Office.
