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Woman from fatal 2022 crash arrested in drug conspiracy case
Updated Oct 23, 12:12 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- Madisyn Heidt, previously charged in connection with a fatal 2022 motorcycle crash, was arrested this week for drug conspiracy after an informant purchased methamphetamine and fentanyl from her. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
- The drug transaction occurred on Oct. 7 in south Bismarck near a grocery store, where the informant paid $220 for the drugs under police supervision. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
- Michael Cowan served as Heidt's driver during the transaction and faces two felony counts with $20,000 bond. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
- The 2022 motorcycle crash that killed a Mandan man resulted in a hung jury on negligent homicide charges against Heidt, who later pleaded to a moving violation and paid a fine. [KFYR-TV]
- Heidt has five other drug-related cases dating back to 2023, one of which has been reopened following her recent arrest. [KFYR-TV]
- Both Heidt and Cowan remain in custody at the Burleigh-Morton Detention Center. [KFYR-TV]
What they left out / still unanswered
- What is the exact date of Heidt's arrest for the drug charges?
- When is the next scheduled court appearance or trial date for the drug conspiracy case?
- What is the current status of the 2023 drug case that was reopened following Heidt's arrest?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KX News: KX News reports the drug conspiracy charges and arrest, emphasizing Heidt's prior involvement in the 2022 fatal crash and providing specific bond amounts for both defendants. Read it → · Ads
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV provides extensive context about the 2022 crash case outcome, criminal histories of both defendants, and procedural details of the undercover drug transaction. Read it → · Ads
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