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Landlord Charged with Renting 150+ Milwaukee Homes to Drug Dealers

4/29/2026

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Prosecutors allege that Sam Stair rented more than 150 Milwaukee properties to drug dealers in exchange for kickbacks, creating stash houses.
Stair remains in federal custody in Milwaukee while awaiting trial on drug-related charges.
The indictment also names 17 additional individuals linked to the alleged scheme.
Tenant-rights groups advise renters in S2 properties to keep paying rent, retain receipts, and verify payment instructions.

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Story summary

Prosecutors allege that Sam Stair rented more than 150 Milwaukee properties to drug dealers in exchange for kickbacks, creating stash houses.
Stair remains in federal custody in Milwaukee while awaiting trial on drug-related charges.
The indictment also names 17 additional individuals linked to the alleged scheme.
Tenant-rights groups advise renters in S2 properties to keep paying rent, retain receipts, and verify payment instructions.