Matthew D. Krueger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District
of Wisconsin, announced today that Jacquelyn M. Grignon (age: 47) and Lottie A.
Tucker (age: 37), both of Keshena, which is on the Menominee Indian Reservation
have been charged in federal court by criminal complaint with distribution of
controlled substances resulting in a death, and serious bodily injury. Both
individuals face mandatory minimum 20-year prison sentences. Tucker also faces
a charge of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, which
has a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
According to the criminal complaint, between March 20, 2020,
and March 21, 2020, Tucker and Grignon distributed heroin to two males on the
Menominee Indian Reservation. One male died as the result of his use of the
drugs and the other, a minor, was revived from an overdose by responding
emergency medical professionals. A subsequent search of Tucker’s residence
revealed additional quantities of suspected heroin, methamphetamine, and
cocaine in amounts consistent with distribution.
“The opioid crisis has stolen too many lives,” said United
States Attorney Krueger. “That is why
dealing lethal drugs results in serious penalties. We are committed to working with law
enforcement at all levels, including our tribal partners, to stop the flow of
these poisons.”
The Menominee Tribal Police Department, Wisconsin Department
of Justice – Division of Criminal Investigation Native American Drug and Gang
Initiative, and Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated the case.
Assistant United States Attorney Andrew J. Maier is prosecuting the case.
The public is
cautioned that a criminal complaint sets forth allegations of criminal conduct
and is not evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent, and are
entitled to a fair trial at which the government must prove guilt beyond a
reasonable doubt.
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