Acting United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling of the Eastern District of Wisconsin has announced that Peter J. Henkle, aged 51, from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana. The sentencing was handed down by Senior United States District Judge William C. Griesbach on June 30, 2025.
Court records reveal that in August 2024, the Oshkosh Police Department executed a search warrant at Henkle’s residence. During the search, they found over 950 grams of cocaine, more than seven and a half pounds of marijuana, and $321,880 in cash. Additional investigations led to orders to seize large sums of money from Henkle’s bank accounts and several vehicles bought with drug proceeds. Henkle admitted his involvement in obtaining and distributing numerous kilograms of cocaine over about two years.
Apart from the prison sentence, Judge Griesbach ordered Henkle to forfeit $579,207 to the government along with two Harley Davidson motorcycles, a 2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack, and a 2020 Ford F250 Lariat Tremor. Additionally, he is required to pay a fine of $50,000.
The case was investigated by the Oshkosh Police Department's Vice and Narcotics Unit and the Lake Winnebago Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group - Drug Unit (LWAM), with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Assistant United States Attorney Alex Duros prosecuted the case.
For further information contact Public Affairs Officer Steve Caballero at (414) 297-1700.
