Wisconsin Man Accused of Using Dating App to Send Strangers to Victim’s Home in Yearlong Stalking Scheme
APPLETON, WISCONSIN — A 30-year-old Wisconsin man is facing serious charges after police say he carried out a yearlong stalking campaign using a dating app to send unsuspecting strangers to his victim’s home.
According to the Appleton Police Department, Matthew J. Huebschman has been charged with one count of stalking following what investigators described as a “disturbing and intrusive pattern of harassment.”
Police Say Suspect Posed as Victim on Dating App
Authorities say Huebschman allegedly posed as his victim on the dating app Grindr, creating fake profiles that tricked users into visiting the victim’s home.
Police said he instructed men he met online to go inside the residence upon arrival, believing they were meeting the person they had spoken to through the app.
The encounters continued for more than a year, with multiple strangers showing up at the home, unaware they were part of a stalking plot.
“This sustained harassment created a persistent sense of fear and distress for the victim and their household,” Appleton police said in a public statement.
Suspect Arrested After Watching His Own Setup
Investigators say Huebschman would often remain nearby, watching as strangers arrived at the victim’s home. That surveillance behavior eventually led officers to identify and arrest him.
Police described the harassment as one of the most prolonged and invasive stalking cases in recent department history, involving months of digital impersonation and repeated unauthorized contact.
Huebschman was booked into custody and given a $10,000 cash bond, according to court records. He is scheduled to appear in court on November 7.
Community Impact and Legal Proceedings
Appleton Police Department officials have urged residents to be cautious when sharing personal information or photos online, especially through dating apps.
The department said this case serves as a reminder that digital impersonation and app-based stalking are rising threats in Wisconsin communities.
If convicted, Huebschman could face significant prison time and restrictions on future internet or app use. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to review evidence and interview witnesses.
Appleton is located about 105 miles northwest of Milwaukee, and officials say local law enforcement agencies are now working with digital forensics teams to trace the suspect’s online activities and verify potential additional victims.
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