The Wisconsin DOJ Has Released Its Annual Crime Report

MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) – The report shows a total of 765 fentanyl related cases in 2023, up 84 from 2022.

Attorney General Josh Kaul is asking the State Legislature to invest in crime labs to improve staffing for these cases. Kaul says the state crime labs are essential to protecting public safety and ensuring criminal investigations and prosecutions lead to justice.

The AG says DOJ has made enhancements in technology at the crime labs which should improve the way cases are tracked.

DOJ typically releases its annual report in late summer, but it was delayed until this week as the agency dealt with an audit.