The 21 Foreign Nationals in the Milwaukee County Jail

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There were at least 21 foreign nationals in the Milwaukee County Jail on a snapshot of a recent day, according to a list that Wisconsin Right Now received via an open records request. They are charged with serious violent felonies, including child rapes and firearms offenses, in some cases. In many cases, they have extensive criminal histories in Wisconsin.

One, Lesent Lewis, a citizen of Grenada, is accused of attempted homicide for allegedly attacking his wife on Valentine’s Day with a “sword-type weapon, shaped like an ax.”

We filed an open records request asking the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department for all of the ICE detainers both requested and rejected, as well as a list of all foreign nationals (non-citizens) who were currently in the Jail. A couple of the inmates are already released; the list represents a snapshot in time of the number of foreign nationals who were in the jail at the time the request was fulfilled this February 2025.

“Upon inspection, an extensive search of our records indicates we have no records responsive to your request,” the Sheriff’s Department responded. “The computer program that is used to scan ICE detainers into our system, does not allow a search query using the parameters that you have requested. ICE detainers can only be searched by accessing each individual inmate’s profile.”

Other Sheriff’s Departments have easily provided ICE holds to Wisconsin Right Now.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department did provide this list of foreign nationals currently in the jail. We have now requested, through open records request, the ICE holds requested and rejected for the following inmates. We have excluded the Puerto Rican on the Sheriff’s list because Puerto Ricans are American citizens from birth.

Milwaukee jail

Additional details:

Dennis Joseph Pringle, citizen of Canada

Dennis pringle
Dennis pringle

Current case: Open felony for possession of a firearm as a felon. $1,000 cash bail.
Previous cases in Wisconsin:
2017 misdemeanor criminal damage to property conviction
2006 felony Prisoner Throw/Expel Bodily Substance (Columbia CO)
2005 Wisconsin Statutes 943.32(1)(a) & (2). (related to robbery)
1980 Wisconsin Statutes 943.32(a)


Raul Rios, citizen of Cuba

Raul rios
Raul rios

Current case: Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance (Cocaine) (>15-40g) [Modifiers: Use of a Dangerous Weapon], a class D felony
Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. Received $2,500 bond at one point.

Past cases in Wisconsin:
2011 Retail Theft-Intentionally Take(<=$2500), a class A misdemeanor 2007 Battery, a class A misdemeano 2006 Possess w/Intent-Cocaine (>15-40g) [Modifiers: Second/Subsequent Drug Offense], a class D felon
2001 Possess w/Intent-Cocaine (>5-15g), an unclassified felony


Ronney Nemamiah Johnson Jr., citizen of Uganda

He is no longer in the jail but was booked into the jail on 2/14/25. We have asked the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department why he is no longer in the jail.

Current case: Intimidate Victim/Use or Attempt Force Felony G
Modifier: Domestic Abuse Assessments
$10,000 cash bail

Case #2
1st Deg. Sexual Assault-Use/Dang.Weapon Felony B
2 940.30 False Imprisonment Felony H
3 941.29(1m)(a) Possess Firearm-Convicted of a Felony

Past cases in Wisconsin:
2024, dismissed case, Intimidate Victim/Use or Attempt Force Felony G Dismissed on Defendant’s Motion
Modifier: 973.055(1) Domestic Abuse Assessments
2018, Substantial Battery-Intend Bodily Harm [Modifiers: Domestic Abuse Assessments], a class I felony
2013, Possession of Firearm by Felon, a class G felony, Wisconsin Statutes 941.29(2).
Battery, a class A misdemeanor, Wisconsin Statutes 940.19(1).
2010, Resisting or Obstructing an Officer, a class A misdemeanor
2008, Operating While Revoked (2nd), an unclassified misdemeanor
2005, Take and Drive Vehicle w/o Consent, a class H felony,
2005, Resisting or Obstructing an Officer, a class A misdemeanor
2003, Felon Possess Firearm, a class G felony
2000, Escape-Criminal Arrest, a class D felony
1999, Drive or Operate Vehicle w/o Consent, a class E felon


Juan Rodriguez, Citizen of Mexico

Juan rodriguez
Juan rodriguez

Current charges:
Repeated Sexual Assault of Same Child (At Least 3 Violations of 1st Degree Sexual Assault)
$200,000 bail

Second case:
Repeated Sexual Assault of Same Child (fewer than 3 Violations of 1st Degree Sexual Assault) Felony C
Repeated Sexual Assault of Same Child (At Least 3 Violations of 1st or 2nd Degree Sexual Assault)

Past cases in Wisconsin: None


Gabriel Alejandr Muniz-Jimenez, Citizen of Mexico

Milwaukee jail
Current case: Possession of Methamphetamine Felony I

Past Cases in Wisconsin:
2023 Disorderly Conduct, a class B misdemeanor
2023 Possession of Methamphetamine Felony I Dismissed


Dante Giron Lopez-Giron, Citizen of Mexico

Milwaukee jail

Current cases: Burglary-Building or Dwelling Felony F
Retail Theft – Intentionally Take (<=$500) Misd. A

Past Cases in Wisconsin:
Knowingly Violate a Domestic Abuse Order [Modifiers: Domestic Abuse – Threat], an unclassified misdemeanor, Wisconsin Statutes 813.12(8)(a).
Criminal Damage to Property [Modifiers: Domestic Abuse – Threat], a class A misdemeanor, Wisconsin Statutes 943.01(1).
2022: Violate/Harassment Restraining Order – Injunction, an unclassified misdemeanor
2021: Criminal Damage to Property, a class A misdemeanor,
2021: Criminal Damage to Property, a class A misdemeano
2021: Knowingly Violate a Domestic Abuse Order – Injunction
2020: Criminal Trespass to Dwelling, a class A misdemeanor
2020: Disorderly Conduct, a class B misdemeanor
2020: Retail Theft – Intentionally Take (<=$500), a class A misdemeanor


Joan De Los Santos-Manzanarez, Citizen of Mexico

Milwaukee jail

Current case: Being held on a 2018 conviction for Knowingly Violate a Domestic Abuse Order – Injunction

Past Wisconsin cases: None


Robert Shwe, Citizen of Thailand

Milwaukee jail

Current cases:
2024CF002489 346.04(3) Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer FI 5000.00 Cash State Court
2024CF002489 943.23(3) Drive or Operate Vehicle w/o Consent FI 5000.00 Cash State Court
2024CF002489 946.41(1) Resisting or Obstructing an Officer MA 5000.00 Cash State Court
2024CF002489 939.62(1)(b) Habitual Criminality MOD State Court
2024CF002489 939.62(1)(b) Habitual Criminality MOD

Past Cases in Wisconsin:

2023 Theft-Movable Property >$2500-$5000, a class I felony
2022 Remove Vehicle’s Major Parts w/o Consent [Modifiers: PTAC, as a Party to a Crime], a class I felony
2021 Criminal Damage to Property, a class A misdemeanor


Dario Eduardo Lopez-Segura, Citizen of Mexico

Milwaukee jail

Current cases:
Take and Drive Vehicle w/o Consent Felony H Guilty Due to No Contest Plea
Habitual Criminality Repeater
Cause Injury/Operate While und. Influence Misd. U Guilty Due to No Contest Plea

Past Cases in Wisconsin
2022 Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer, a class I felony
2019
Battery [Modifiers: Domestic Abuse Assessments], a class A misdemeanor, Wisconsin Statutes 940.19(1).
Disorderly Conduct [Modifiers: Domestic Abuse Assessments], a class B misdemeanor, Wisconsin Statutes 947.01(1).
Criminal Trespass to Dwelling, a class A misdemeanor


Kyaw Khin Than, Citizen of Thailand

Milwaukee jail

Current cases:

2020CM001282 946.49(1)(a) Bail Jumping-Misdemeanor MA 750.00 Cash State Court
2020CF004461 346.04(3) Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer FH 5000.00 Cash State Court
2020CF004461 941.30(2) 2nd-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety FG 5000.00 Cash State Court
2020CF004461 946.49(1)(a) Bail Jumping-Misdemeanor MA 5000.00 Cash State Court
2020CM000520 941.23(2) Carry Concealed Weapon MA 750.00 Cash State Court
2020CM001282 941.23(2) Carry Concealed Weapon MA 750.00 Cash State Court
2020CM001282 943.20(1)(a) Theft-Movable Property <=$2500 MA 750.00 Cash State Court
2020CM001282 939.05 Party to a Crime ENH State Court

Past Cases in Wisconsin: None.


Osman Muganga Ali, Citizen of Kenya

Milwaukee jail

Current Cases:

2023CF005431 943.82(1) Fraud Against a Financial Institution ($10,000 – $100,000) FG 145000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF005431 943.88 Organizer of Financial Crimes FE 145000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF005431 941.29(1m)(bm) Possession of Firearm – Adjudicated Delinquent FG 145000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF005431 941.29(1m)(bm) Possession of Firearm – Adjudicated Delinquent FG 145000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF005431 961.41(1m)(cm)3 Possess w/Intent-Cocaine (>15-40g) FD 145000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF005431 943.32(2) Armed Robbery FC 145000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF005431 943.32(2) Armed Robbery FC 145000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF005431 943.38(1)(a) Forgery-Writings or Objects FH 145000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF005431 943.895(2)(a)1 Money Laundering-Knowingly Receives/Acquires Proceeds (Over $100,000) FF 145000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF005431 943.204(2) Theft of Mail (30 or more pieces of mail) FH 145000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF005431 943.38(2) Forgery-Uttering FH 145000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF005431 943.82(1) Fraud Against a Financial Institution ($10,000 – $100,000) FG 145000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF005431 943.895(2)(a)1 Money Laundering-Knowingly Receives/Acquires Proceeds (Over $10,000 To $100,000) FG 145000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF005431 943.895(2)(a)1 Money Laundering-Knowingly Receives/Acquires Proceeds (Over $10,000 To $100,000) FG 145000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF005431 946.83(3) Racketeering-Pattern of Activity FE 145000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF005431 946.85(1) Continuing Criminal Enterprise FE 145000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF005431 939.31 Conspiracy MOD State Court
2023CF005431 939.31 Conspiracy MOD State Court
2023CF005431 939.31 Conspiracy MOD State Court
2023CF005431 939.31 Conspiracy MOD State Court
2023CF005431 939.31 Conspiracy MOD State Court
2023CF005431 939.31 Conspiracy MOD State Court
2023CF005431 939.31 Conspiracy MOD State Court
2023CF005431 939.31 Conspiracy MOD State Court
2023CF005431 939.31 Conspiracy MOD State Court
2023CF005431 939.31 Conspiracy MOD State Court

Past Cases in Wisconsin: None.


Abdulkad Abdukidus Osman, Citizen of Somalia

Milwaukee jail

Current Cases:
2023CF002770 948.02(2) 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of Child FC 100000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF002770 948.02(2) 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of Child FC 100000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF002770 948.02(1)(c) 1st Degree Child Sexual Assault – Intercourse with Person under 16 – Use/Threat of Force/Violence FB 100000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF002770 948.02(1)(c) 1st Degree Child Sexual Assault – Intercourse with Person under 16 – Use/Threat of Force/Violence FB 100000.00 Cash State Court

Past cases in Wisconsin:
2021
1 948.02(1)(d) 1st Degree Child Sex Assault-Contact w/Person under 16-Use/Threat of Force/Violence (Actor is 18) Felony B Dismissed on Prosecutor’s Motion
2 948.02(1)(c) 1st Degree Child Sexual Assault – Intercourse with Person under 16 – Use/Threat of Force/Violence Felony B Dismissed on Prosecutor’s Motion
3 948.02(1)(c) 1st Degree Child Sexual Assault – Intercourse with Person under 16 – Use/Threat of Force/Violence Felony B Dismissed on Prosecutor’s Motion
4 948.02(1)(d) 1st Degree Child Sex Assault-Contact w/Person under 16-Use/Threat of Force/Violence (Actor is 18) Felony B Dismissed on Prosecutor’s Motion


Jorge Martinez-Rojas, Citizen of Mexico

He’s no longer in the Jail.

2022 case: Possess w/ Intent-THC (>10,000 g) [Modifiers: PTAC, as a Party to a Crime], a class E felony
Possess w/ Intent-THC (>10,000 g), a class E felony


Enrique Ramirez-Agustin, Citizen of Mexico

Milwaukee jail

Current Cases: 3rd offense OWI

Past Cases:
OWI 2nd


Rafael D. Gonzalez-Amparo, Citizen of Mexico

Milwaukee jail

Current Cases: None. He’s in the Jail on a U.S. Marshal’s Service hold.

Past Cases in Wisconsin: Unclear.


Siphaphone Rajaphoumy, Citizen of Laos

Milwaukee jail

Current Cases:
2023CF005287 948.02(1)(e) 1st Degree Child Sex Assault – Sexual Contact with Person under Age of 13 FB 30000.00 Cash State Court

Past Wisconsin Cases: None


Mohammad Ali Rafik

No longer in the Jail.

Current Case: Operator Flee/Elude Officer-Bodily Harm or Property Damage

Past Wisconsin Cases: None


Javier Santiago Canseco, Citizen of Mexico

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Javier santiago canseco

Current Case:

2023CF002849 939.63(1)(a) Use Dangerous Weapon (Misdemeanor) MOD State Court
2023CF002849 961.41(3g)(c) Possession of Cocaine/Coca (2nd+) FI 25000.00 Cash State Court
2024CF001612 346.04(3) Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer FH 25000.00 Cash State Court
2024CF001612 941.30(2) 2nd-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety FG 25000.00 Cash State Court
2024CF001612 346.63(2)(a)1 OWI Cause Injury (2+) FH 25000.00 Cash State Court
2024CF001612 946.49(1)(b) Bail Jumping-Felony FH 25000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF002849 947.01(1) Disorderly Conduct MB 25000.00 Cash State Court
2023CF002849 939.63(1)(b) Use Dangerous Weapon (Felony 5+ Yrs) MOD State Court

Past Wisconsin Cases:
2022 Possession of Cocaine/Coca Misd. U Dismissed on Prosecutor’s Motion
2022 Criminal Trespass [Modifiers: Domestic Abuse Assessments], a class A misdemeanor, Wisconsin Statutes 943.14(2).
Disorderly Conduct [Modifiers: Domestic Abuse Assessments], a class B misdemeanor, Wisconsin Statutes 947.01(1).


Kevin A. Aguilar-Rodriguez, citizen of Honduras

Milwaukee jail

Current cases:
In Milwaukee,
2025CF000724 940.225(3m) 4th Degree Sexual Assault MA 7000.00 Cash State Court
2025CF000724 946.49(1)(b) Bail Jumping-Felony FH 7000.00 Cash State Court

In Portage County,

1 940.30 False Imprisonment Felony H
2 943.14(2) Attempt Criminal Trespass to Dwelling Misd. A
3 940.225(3m) 4th Degree Sexual Assault Misd. A
4 947.01(1) Disorderly Conduct Misd. B
5 940.225(3m) 4th Degree Sexual Assault Misd. A
6 947.01(1) Disorderly Conduct Misd. B

Past Wisconsin Cases: None


Cristian Luna Luna, Citizen of Mexico

Not currently in jail.

Current cases: None

Past Wisconsin Cases: None


Lesent L. Lewis, Citizen of Grenada

Milwaukee jail

Current Cases:

2025CF000889 940.01(1)(a) 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide *Attempt FA 50000.00 Cash State Court
2025CF000889 939.32 Attempt MOD State Court
2025CF000889 939.63(1)(b) Use Dangerous Weapon (Felony 5+ Yrs) MOD State Court
2025CF000889 973.055(1) Domestic Abuse Surcharges MOD State Court
2025CF000889 940.21 Mayhem FC 50000.00 Cash State Court
2025CF000889 973.055(1) Domestic Abuse Surcharges MOD State Court
2025CF000889 939.63(1)(b) Use Dangerous Weapon (Felony 5+ Yrs) MOD State Court
2025CF000889 947.01(1) Disorderly Conduct MB 50000.00 Cash State Court
2025CF000889 973.055(1) Domestic Abuse Surcharges MOD State Court
2025CF000889 939.63(1)(a) Use Dangerous Weapon (Misdemeanor) MOD State Court

Past Wisconsin Cases:

2005: Bail Jumping-Misdemeanor, a class A misdemeanor
2004: Disorderly Conduct, a class B misdemeanor

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