A federal jury has found Dimitric Wilson guilty of several charges related to fentanyl distribution. The 46-year-old, originally from Detroit and residing in the Twin Cities, was convicted of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute, and distributing fentanyl while on pretrial release. This announcement came from Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.
The investigation aimed at uncovering a supplier of fentanyl in Wisconsin and Minnesota led authorities to Wilson. He was stopped by the Minnesota State Patrol while returning to the Twin Cities from Detroit. During this stop, inconsistencies in stories provided by Wilson and his passenger prompted a search of their vehicle using a drug-sniffing dog. Officers discovered altered electrical panels concealing packages containing about a kilogram of fentanyl, heroin mixed with cocaine, and crack cocaine.
Despite being released pending trial for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, Wilson was caught selling the drug to an informant. On May 15, 2025, he was convicted on all counts brought against him.
Wilson's criminal history includes a state misdemeanor for maintaining a drug house and previous convictions for carrying a concealed weapon and conspiring to distribute heroin at the federal level. These prior offenses mean he faces significant sentencing: a mandatory minimum of 15 years for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and up to an additional 10 years for distributing while on pretrial release.
Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick praised law enforcement efforts in identifying Wilson as "a major fentanyl trafficker." She emphasized that despite his previous conviction, Wilson continued his illegal activities, targeting vulnerable communities like the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation.
Special Agent Alvin M. Winston Sr., FBI Minneapolis' Special Agent in Charge, remarked on the broader impact of such cases: “Fentanyl continues to ravage communities across the country.” He affirmed that one of the FBI's top priorities is holding accountable those responsible for spreading this dangerous substance.
This case involved multiple agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Minnesota State Patrol, Mille Lacs Tribal Police Department among others across both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Campbell Warner and Allen A. Slaughter were responsible for prosecuting this case.
