US Marshals Search for Man Charged in Muskego Assault

US Marshals are looking for Samuel J. French, a 19-year-old man who was charged with second-degree sexual assault, and strangulation and suffocation in June.

French had previously been on probation for disorderly conduct, theft and possesion of THC, when he had called his ex-fiance and asked her for a ride to see his parole officer.  Along the way, he forced her to drive to Engel Conservation Area in Muskego, where he strangled her until she became unconscious.  When she awoke, she reported that he was in the act of assaulting her.

French was charged on June 24th in Waukesha Circuit Court with the crimes, but is currently a fugitive, and Marshals are asking for any leads that could result in his capture.  

Officials believe he may still be in the area, as he has ties to the Muskego and Wind Lake communities, as well as the south side of Milwaukee.  Residents are being asked to contact the US Marshals office in Milwaukee at 414-297-3707 with any information.