FARGO (AP) - A Portland, Oregon, man accused of supplying a powerful synthetic drug that led to several overdoses in the Grand Forks area allegedly told investigators that he is one of the largest powdered fentanyl dealers in the United States.
Brandon Hubbard has pleaded not guilty to several charges, including conspiracy to distribute controlled substances resulting in serious bodily injury and death. He appeared at a detention hearing Friday in Fargo.
U.S. Attorney Chris Myers said the seriousness of the charges and Hubbard's own admission about the scope of his operation shows he should be held in custody until trial.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Alice Senechal ordered that Hubbard remain in jail. She said she would consider a request by defense attorney Charles Sheeley that Hubbard be treated for a chronic arm injury.