Lincolnton woman indicted on allegations of causing fentanyl overdose
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A Lincolnton woman was indicted Wednesday on death by distribution charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.
A federal grand jury in Charlotte indicted 24-year-old Madison Dare Winslow for allegedly selling fentanyl that led to an overdose death, said Western District Attorney Dena King.
According to allegations in the indictment, on Feb. 14, 2022, Winslow knowingly and intentionally distributed fentanyl in Catawba County, that caused a victim’s overdose death. The indictment also alleges that Winslow distributed the substance on April 4, 2022, which is after the date of the victim’s death.
She was arrested a few months later by the Maiden Police Department. Winslow is charged with one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
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The charges in the indictments are allegations. The defendant is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Winslow is expected to make her initial appearance in court on Thursday, April 18. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nick J. Miller is prosecuting the case.
Fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin and remains the deadliest drug threat in the United States. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said so far this year, the 2024 fentanyl seizures represent over 82.6 million deadly doses.
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