Two Charged in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

Two individuals have been indicted for conspiring to distribute fentanyl throughout the state of Minnesota.

According to U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger, Derek Jon Paddy, (28) and Robyn Lea Lussier, (20) both from Bemidji, were found in possession of over 40 grams of fentanyl on November 2, 2023. 

Paddy and Lussier made their initial appearances in U.S. District Court Friday. They are both charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.