44-year-old Richard Crayton of Mosinee charged with the distribution of heroin

44-year-old Richard Crayton of Mosinee charged with the distribution of heroin, which resulted in the death of an individual from use of the substance. If convicted, Crayton faces a mandatory minimum penalty of twenty years in prison and a maximum penalty of life in prison.The charge against Crayton results from an investigation conducted by the Merrill Police Department. The prosecution of this case has been assigned to Assistant U.S. Attorney David Reinhard.