NORTHWOODS FENTANYL RING INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN CHARGES FOR MULTIPLE SUSPECTS
RHINELANDER – Seven people are facing charges for trafficking fentanyl in the Rhinelander area. Those charged include Jerome Brisby, 40, of Chicago and Lance Reinke, 37, currently held at New Lisbon Correctional, and from Rhinelander Ryan Nest, 40; Joseph LaPuma, 29; Lisa Hooper, 38; Zane Olsen, 27; and Desiree McGinnity, 21. Authorities say the arrests followed a large-scale investigation involving local, state, and regional drug task forces. All seven now face charges for conspiring to distribute over 50 grams of fentanyl. Court action is pending.