APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Danika Viasana was convicted Monday of multiple identity theft and drug charges – but could still face more charges.
Viasana, 33, was already facing charges in Outagamie and Calumet counties when investigators issued a warning in March that mail was being stolen from mailboxes, and warned the information could be used in identity theft and fraud cases. A few days later, two people were arrested in a traffic stop, and police found about 500 pieces of mail from more than 200 homes and businesses. Deputies then searched a hotel room in Kimberly where Viasana and a man were living, and found more stolen mail.
No charges have been filed in Outagamie County in connection with the March evidence, but Viasana was convicted in other cases Monday.
Viasana pleaded no contest to nine counts of identity theft, three drug-related counts, carrying a concealed weapon, and three bail jumpings. Sentencing is scheduled for March 23.
Viasana also has a May 15 trial date in Calumet County on 38 counts, including nine of mail theft, misappropriating identification information, and wire fraud.
