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Woman Previously Charged in Deadly Crash Arrested in Drug Conspiracy Case

Updated Oct 20, 10:09 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.

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Madisyn Heidt, who was previously charged in a 2022 deadly motorcycle crash in Bismarck, was arrested this week on drug charges. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
A confidential informant identified Heidt as a source of methamphetamine and fentanyl on social media and arranged to meet her near a south Bismarck grocery store on October 7 to purchase the drugs under police supervision. [KFYR-TV]
The informant paid $220 for the drugs, which were then turned over to police. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
Heidt faces four felony counts including drug delivery and conspiracy, with her bond set at $10,000. [KX News]
Co-defendant Michael Cowan allegedly served as Heidt's driver during the transaction and faces two charges with a $20,000 bond. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
Heidt's 2022 deadly crash case ended with a hung jury at trial; she subsequently pleaded to a moving violation and paid a fine. [KFYR-TV]

What are the four specific felony charges beyond drug delivery and conspiracy that Heidt faces?
What is the current custody status of Heidt and Cowan, given they were being held at Burleigh-Morton Detention Center as of Tuesday?
What are the details of Heidt's five other drug-related cases dating back to 2023, and why was one reopened following this arrest?

KX News: Focused on the specific charges and bond amounts resulting from the drug conspiracy arrest, without providing context about Heidt's prior deadly crash case. Read it → · Ads
KFYR-TV: Connected the current drug charges to Heidt's 2022 deadly crash case and its resolution, and included criminal histories for both Heidt and Cowan to establish a pattern of drug-related activity. Read it → · Ads

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