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United States of America v. Creighton Mithaugen
Date: 10-12-2026
Case Number: 3:26-cr-00034
Judge: William M. Conley
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin (Dane County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Julie Suzanne Pfluger
Defendant's Attorney:
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From April 2024 through February 2026, Creighton Mithaugen, age 38, from Faribault, Minnesota, chatted with what he believed to be a 14 or 15-year-old girl, when in reality he was chatting with an undercover law enforcement agent. On February 13, 2026, Mithaugen was arrested after he drove from his residence in Minnesota to a prearranged meeting spot in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, to meet the purposed minor to engage in sexual activity.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Creighton Mithaugen?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 92 months in prison, followed by life time supervised release and was assessed $100.
Which court heard United States of America v. Creighton Mithaugen?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin (Dane County), WI. The presiding judge was William M. Conley.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Creighton Mithaugen?
Plaintiff's attorney: Julie Suzanne Pfluger. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Madison Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Creighton Mithaugen decided?
This case was decided on October 12, 2026.