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Woman previously charged in 2022 fatal motorcycle crash arrested in drug conspiracy case

Updated Oct 21, 5:09 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.

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Madisyn Heidt, previously charged in a 2022 deadly motorcycle crash in Bismarck, was arrested this week for selling methamphetamine and fentanyl. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
On October 7, an undercover informant arranged to purchase the drugs from Heidt near a south Bismarck grocery store under police supervision. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
In the 2022 crash case, Heidt's trial ended in a hung jury, after which she pleaded to a moving violation and paid a fine. [KFYR-TV]
Heidt now faces four felony counts including drug delivery and conspiracy with bond set at $10,000. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
Co-defendant Michael Cowan served as Heidt's driver during the drug transaction and faces two felony counts with bond set at $20,000. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
Heidt has five other drug-related cases dating back to 2023, one of which was reopened following her recent arrest. [KFYR-TV]
Both defendants remained in custody at the Burleigh-Morton Detention Center as of Tuesday afternoon. [KFYR-TV]

What specific quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl were involved in the $220 purchase?
When is the trial date scheduled for the current drug charges?
What were the specific circumstances of the 2022 motorcycle crash?

KX News: Focused on the immediate drug conspiracy charges and current arrest details, noting the prior 2022 deadly crash charge as background context. Read it → · Ads
KFYR-TV: Provided broader context including the outcome of the 2022 crash case (hung jury and plea deal), Heidt and Cowan's prior drug cases, and current custody status. Read it → · Ads

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