Drugs and Guns Discovered Inside Milwaukee Building Posing as Day Care
In a shocking discovery, Milwaukee police found a significant amount of drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine, as well as firearms inside a building that was posing as a daycare. The search was prompted by a routine traffic stop that led authorities to uncover a criminal operation. The building, located at 3941 North Teutonia in Milwaukee, had signs claiming it was a child care facility, but authorities found much more than what was advertised.
Investigation Begins with Traffic Stop
The investigation started on Thursday night with a routine traffic stop in downtown Milwaukee. Deputies pulled over a vehicle with excessively tinted windows. The vehicle, driven by 41-year-old Timothy Bee, was registered to the building. During the stop, authorities discovered a brick of fentanyl hidden under the vehicle’s hood, which tested positive for the dangerous drug. This led to a more extensive investigation into Bee’s activities.
Search of the Building Reveals Large Drug Cache
The following day, a raid was conducted on Bee’s property, the building on Teutonia. When investigators entered the building, they were met with the shocking discovery of more than 11 pounds of fentanyl, three firearms (including one with a switch), and other items associated with illegal drug operations. Police also found equipment typically used for drug manufacturing, such as drug presses.
The building had recently been marked with signs indicating it was a daycare, but upon further investigation, neighbors reported they had never seen any children at the location. The facility had been listed under the name “I Care Child Care,” but it remains unclear whether it had ever functioned as a legitimate daycare center.
Connection to a West Allis Residence
The investigation didn’t stop at the Teutonia building. Authorities also searched a property in West Allis, owned by Bee. At this location, they found additional drug presses, firearms, and more illicit substances. This search reinforced suspicions that Bee was running a drug trafficking operation that spanned across multiple locations.
Arrests and Charges
Following the discovery, Bee was arrested and charged with multiple drug and gun-related offenses. According to federal prosecutors, the evidence against Bee is substantial, including the large quantities of fentanyl, a highly dangerous and potent drug that has contributed to numerous overdose deaths in the region. The arrest was part of a larger investigation involving Milwaukee’s Drug Gang Task Force, which has been working to crack down on illegal drug operations in the area.
Bee appeared before a licensing committee last spring for the bar he was operating in the building he owned near 21st and Teutonia. However, the building’s recent transformation into a daycare facility raised many questions, especially when neighbors reported never seeing children around. This further complicated the narrative and added to the mystery surrounding the operation.
Arrest of Krystal Robinson
Along with Bee, 42-year-old Krystal Robinson was also arrested at the scene of the traffic stop. Robinson was in the passenger seat of the vehicle with Bee when the fentanyl was discovered under the hood. However, Robinson was released from custody and has not been charged in connection with the drug operation. The investigation into her role, if any, in the illicit activities is ongoing.
Robinson had been listed as the registered operator of “I Care Child Care,” but she was unresponsive when contacted by the media. In a phone call with Fox6 News, Robinson hung up when asked about the charges, and subsequent attempts to reach her were unsuccessful. Despite the connection between her and Bee, her exact involvement in the criminal activities remains unclear at this time.
Community Reaction and Uncertainty
The case has left the community in shock, as many neighbors were unaware of the criminal activity taking place in their midst. Several people living near the Teutonia building reported that the signage changed over the past few months to reflect the daycare business. However, none of the neighbors had ever witnessed any children coming or going from the building. This has raised further questions about whether the daycare business was simply a cover for Bee’s illegal operations.
Conclusion
This case highlights the disturbing rise of criminal operations disguised under legitimate businesses. The discovery of drugs, firearms, and drug manufacturing equipment inside a building posing as a daycare serves as a stark reminder of the dangers lurking beneath the surface in seemingly innocent locations. Timothy Bee now faces serious federal charges, and authorities continue to investigate the full extent of his operations. The case remains under investigation as police work to uncover any additional connections and figure out the full scope of this drug trafficking network.