Menasha Man Sentenced to 90 Months in Federal Prison

Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on January 29, 2026, Todd E. Grimm (age: 57) of Menasha, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison by Senior United States District Judge William C. Griesbach.

In April of 2025, in response to a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children ("NCMEC"), law enforcement sought and received a warrant to search Grimm's residence and electronic devices. That search uncovered a flash drive containing over 12,500 images and videos of child sexual abuse material ("CSAM") downloaded off the internet. The flash drive was in an envelope hidden behind a desk drawer. The flash drive also contained "stories" authored by Grimm depicting the drugging and sexual assault of young children.

At sentencing, Judge Griesbach noted the serious nature of the charge, the effect these crimes have on their victims, and the need for just punishment. Following his release from prison, Grimm will spend 15 years on supervised release. Grimm will also be required to register as a sex offender under state and federal law.

"Child pornography monetizes children being sexually abused and robbed of their innocence," said U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel. "The worldwide multi-billion-dollar child pornography industry is directly supported by people like this defendant who perpetuate sexual violence against children every time they seek out, view or share these materials. Justice for those children demands that we lock up these predators."

This case was investigated by the City of Menasha Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel R. Humble.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006, by the U.S. Department of Justice. Led by U.S. Attorneys' Offices and the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.