Feds charge 3rd person in Grand Forks drug overdose death

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) - Federal authorities have charged a third person in connection to a drug overdose death in Grand Forks.

Joshua Soeby is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances resulting in serious bodily injury and death. The charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison and a minimum mandatory sentence of 20 years

Soeby’s wife, Holly Soeby, and her sister, Kelly Jo Nelsrud, are facing the same charges. They have reached plea agreements in the case, but have yet to appear for a plea hearing.

Court documents show the death occurred on Jan.14.