Feds charge Palmer man in heroin death

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A 26-year-old Palmer man is facing federal charges on distribution of heroin resulting in a death.
Heroin powder. (Photo courtesy Drug Enforcement Administration)
Acting US Attorney Kevin Feldis announced the charges today in Anchorage.
Hiram Luis Ducasse, Jr.  is the only defendant named in the three – count indictment. Ducasse is being charged with conspiracy to distribute heroin, distribution of heroin resulting in a death and possession with intent to distribute. Fe