Jacquelyn M. Grignon, Lottie A. Tucker – Heroin Trafficking, Wisconsin 2020

Heroin Epidemic Claims Another Victim in Wisconsin

Two women have been charged with heroin trafficking on the Menominee Indian Reservation in Wisconsin. Jacquelyn M. Grignon, 47, and Lottie A. Tucker, 37, both of Keshena, face serious penalties for their alleged involvement in a heroin distribution ring.

According to a federal 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, while 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 discovery of these substances has left many in the community questioning the severity of the opioid crisis in Wisconsin.

“The opioid crisis has stolen too many lives,” said United States Attorney Matthew D. 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 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.

Both Grignon and Tucker 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.

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