GREEN BAY, WI- A Keshena man, identified as 41-year-old Warren Grignon, is facing federal charges following a grand jury indictment for his alleged involvement in a series of overdoses on the Menominee Reservation, one of which resulted in a fatality.
The indictment, announced by the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, charges Grignon with one count of distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death and two counts of distribution of a controlled substance resulting in serious bodily injury. The charges are connected to an incident in December 2023 when Grignon purportedly distributed fentanyl to three individuals at a location within the Menominee Indian Reservation.
Tragically, one of the individuals succumbed to the overdose, while the other two were revived but suffered serious bodily injury due to the effects of the provided fentanyl.
Each of the three counts carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison, with the possibility of a life sentence, along with fines of up to $1 million for each count. Additionally, Grignon may face terms of supervised release following any potential prison term.
The charges underscore the severity of the opioid crisis and its impact on tribal communities. Federal prosecutors are sending a strong message that individuals involved in distributing controlled substances, especially those resulting in death or serious injury, will face significant legal consequences.
Grignon is expected to make an initial appearance in federal court to answer the charges. The Menominee Tribal Police, along with federal law enforcement agencies, have been actively involved in the investigation leading to the indictment. The community awaits further developments in this case as it unfolds through the federal legal process.
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