By WDJT News Staff

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MILWAUKEE ( WDJT ) — The City of Milwaukee Health Department is investigating suspected tattoo-related infections among minors linked to an unlicensed provider operating under the name Davinci Way Ink.

Officials said the cases may involve exposure to nontuberculous mycobacteria, a bacteria found in water and soil that can cause skin infections if introduced beneath the skin during tattooing.

A medical provider reported the first case Tuesday, May 14. Additional cases were reported Monday, May 20 and Monday, June 2. All involved minors who received tattoos through unlicensed services.

The Milwaukee Police Department and health officials cited a man named Jonathan Beasley on Wednesday, May 28 for tattooing minors and operating wi

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