Wisconsin’s Most Wanted in February 2026: New fugitive profiles, recent arrests, and how tips reach investigators

February 2026 roundup: who investigators are seeking

Wisconsin law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Marshals-led fugitive task force have continued a month-by-month push to locate suspects with outstanding warrants, releasing new profiles during February 2026 and reporting several arrests tied to earlier investigations.

The February set of profiles centers on suspects wanted in cases ranging from firearms and drug allegations to serious crimes involving alleged harm to children and allegations of sexual assault. In multiple cases, authorities say the individuals have ties that cross city and state lines, complicating searches and increasing reliance on coordinated efforts among local departments and federal partners.

Milwaukee case highlights: chase, gun recovery, and later warrant

One February profile focused on Jason Hoskins, a Milwaukee man wanted on gun and drug-related charges. Investigators say the case stems from a vehicle pursuit on Milwaukee’s north side that ended after the occupants ran from the vehicle. Authorities say a firearm and suspected narcotics were recovered, and that Hoskins was later charged after a DNA link to a weapon was developed and a warrant was issued.

Officials have asked the public to provide information through a tip line designed to protect anonymity, a recurring feature of these monthly releases.

Other February profiles: alleged child abuse and alleged online-facilitated sexual assault

Additional February profiles included a Milwaukee-area suspect sought ahead of sentencing in a case involving allegations of serious injury to an infant, and an Illinois man wanted in connection with alleged sexual assaults of two minors in Wisconsin and Indiana after investigators said he contacted them online. Authorities have stated the latter suspect has had connections to multiple states and to Mexico at various points during the investigation.

Arrests reported during February: what they indicate

Task-force activity in February also included arrests publicized by law enforcement and local agencies. In Appleton, police and federal partners reported the capture of a 21-year-old man after an attempted flight, assisted by a police drone team. Separately, during early February, authorities reported an arrest of a suspect who had been wanted since 2023 on drug-related allegations after an attempted run from officers in Milwaukee.

These arrests underscore a broader pattern in modern fugitive searches: cases often move quickly once a reliable lead is developed, but they may remain open for months or years when suspects are transient or use informal networks to avoid detection.

How tips are used and what the public can do

Authorities consistently emphasize that tips can be provided anonymously and that even small pieces of information—such as a recent sighting, a vehicle description, or a location frequented by a suspect—can be actionable when combined with other investigative work.

• Do not attempt to approach a wanted person.

• Report information through official law enforcement channels rather than social media.

• If an immediate threat is present, call 911.

Fugitive investigations typically rely on a mix of warrants, surveillance, inter-agency coordination, and timely public tips, particularly when suspects move between jurisdictions.

As February 2026 comes to a close, investigators continue to circulate updated fugitive profiles while reporting incremental progress through arrests, emphasizing that unresolved warrants remain a public-safety priority across Wisconsin.