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Woman from 2022 fatal crash arrested in meth and fentanyl sales
Updated Oct 21, 4:38 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- Madisyn Heidt, previously charged in connection with a 2022 deadly motorcycle crash in Bismarck, was arrested for selling methamphetamine and fentanyl. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
- Michael Cowan served as Heidt's driver during the drug transaction and also faces charges in the case. [KFYR-TV]
- In the 2022 crash that killed a Mandan man, Heidt was initially charged with negligent homicide but the trial resulted in a hung jury; she later pleaded to a moving violation and paid a fine. [KFYR-TV]
- Heidt has five drug-related cases dating back to 2023, and one of these cases has been reopened following her recent arrest. [KFYR-TV]
What they left out / still unanswered
- When is Heidt's next court appearance or trial date scheduled?
- Which of Heidt's five drug cases was reopened, and what prompted its reopening?
- What were the specific circumstances of the 2022 fatal motorcycle crash?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KX News: Focused on the drug conspiracy charges, detailing the controlled buy amount and specific felony counts against both defendants. Read it → · Ads
- KFYR-TV: Provided broader context including the 2022 fatal crash history with the hung jury outcome, the prior plea deal, and Heidt's pattern of drug-related cases since 2023. Read it → · Ads
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