(Minneapolis, MN) — Two men are accused of trafficking fentanyl onto the Red Lake Indian Reservation earlier this year. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Christopher Richard and Leroy Varney allegedly helped distribute more than 40 grams of the synthetic opioid on the reservation in separate incidents. Richard has been charged with conspiracy and intent to distribute fentanyl. Varney faces a count of possession with intent to distribute the opioid.
About the Author: Ashley Hanley
Ashley (Goettl) Hanley is a North Mankato native and Mankato West graduate who made the switch from TV journalism to radio.
After five years at KEYC News 12, Ashley is thrilled to be working for KTOE News. Ashley and her husband John, and son John, enjoy spending time in the community. You can also find Ashley coaching and playing softball and supporting her brother on the MSU football team and her sister with Scarlet athletics.
Even though she went to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Ashley kept her Minnesota roots and is a big Twins and Vikings fan!
