Rochester Man Accused of Selling 30 Grams of Cocaine to Informant

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Rochester man has been charged in a felony drug case.

The criminal complaint, filed in Olmsted County Court earlier this week, says the case stems from a controlled buy conducted by the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office.

Court records indicate the alleged drug dealer has a criminal record in Minnesota that dates back to 2012.

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Rochester Man Accused of Selling Nearly 30 Grams of Cocaine to Informant

34-year-old Medi Okugn Opiew is charged with one count of first-degree drug sales.

The court document alleges he sold the informant 29.4 grams of cocaine during a controlled buy that occurred in Rochester last Summer.

Criminal History Includes Felony Convictions

Court records indicate Opiew has multiple fifth-degree drug possession convictions and also has a prior felony assault conviction.

Opiew is being charged by summons. He’s due to make his first court appearance in August.

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