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Woman Charged in 2022 Bismarck Motorcycle Crash Arrested in Drug Conspiracy Case
Updated Oct 23, 3:37 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- Madisyn Heidt, previously charged in a 2022 deadly motorcycle crash in Bismarck, was arrested this week on charges of selling methamphetamine and fentanyl. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
- Police used a confidential informant to arrange a purchase, with the informant paying $220 for the drugs near a south Bismarck grocery store. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
- Michael Cowan served as Heidt's driver during the drug transaction and was also charged in the case. [KFYR-TV]
- Heidt faces four felony counts including drug delivery and conspiracy with bond set at $10,000, while Cowan faces two felony counts with $20,000 bond. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
- In her 2022 crash case, Heidt's trial ended in a hung jury and she subsequently pleaded to a moving violation and paid a fine. [KFYR-TV]
- Heidt has five other cases involving drugs dating back to 2023, one of which has been reopened following her recent arrest. [KFYR-TV]
What they left out / still unanswered
- What are the specific criminal charges against Michael Cowan?
- Which of Heidt's prior drug cases was reopened and what prompted that action?
- When are Heidt and Cowan scheduled to appear in court?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KX News: KX News focused on the arrest and charges, reporting the informant's $220 purchase price and bail amounts for both defendants. Read it → · Ads
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV provided additional context about the October 7 transaction location, Cowan's role as driver, the disposition of the 2022 crash case, and both defendants' prior drug arrest histories. Read it → · Ads
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