MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – A former Milwaukee police officer has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after admitting to helping felons, providing information to gang members and engaging in other criminal conduct while on duty.
According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, 30-year-old Juwon Madlock was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison, followed by three years of extended supervision. He pleaded guilty in December 2025.
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Court documents show that while serving with the Milwaukee Police Department, Madlock provided ammunition to a felon, possessed an automatic weapon, helped a street gang conceal stolen vehicles and lied to the FBI.
Prosecutors said Madlock also sent photos of fellow officers to a gang member, offered to sell rifles to that individual and advised wanted criminals on how to avoid law enforcement. Authorities said he even told a violent gang where to find rival members, knowing that information could be used to carry out shootings.
During sentencing, officials stressed the seriousness of Madlock’s actions.
“The defendant used his position as a police officer to provide information to gang members to assist them in perpetrating crimes against the very community he swore to protect and serve,” said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel. “For a sworn officer to traffic in law enforcement sensitive information, weapons and drugs while on duty is simply unconscionable, and he belongs in prison.”
The FBI’s Milwaukee office said Madlock’s actions represented a betrayal of public trust and pledged continued efforts to hold accountable those who assist criminal organizations.
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said the department believes no one is above the law and emphasized the importance of enforcing laws even when a member of law enforcement is involved.
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U.S. District Judge Ludwig described the case as “tragic” and “sad,” noting Madlock had multiple opportunities to stop but continued his conduct. The judge also stated that Madlock was fortunate no one was killed as a direct result of the information he provided.
The case was investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
