Senior Clerk Charged in Family Drug Ring | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

A Milwaukee County court administrator, Samotria Matthews, is facing serious charges after her basement was exposed as a drug lab producing and storing cocaine and fentanyl. Her husband and 26-year-old son are also charged in the operation, which included hydraulic presses, scales, and a gun. Matthews, suspended from her job, could face up to three and a half years in prison if convicted, while her bail has been set at $2,500. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 27th — and this case reveals how deeply entrenched drug activity can be within ordinary families. Listen in comfort:Get a…