WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ) – The Waupaca man involved in up to 600 heroin transactions last year has turned himself in to police and is facing charges.
34-year-old Joshua D. Parker first appeared on law enforcement radar when officers went to a Waupaca hotel last June for a man that overdosed on heroin. That man had to be revived using an anti-overdose drug. Investigators say Parker originally provided the heroin.
Then in September, Parker sold 2.1 grams of heroin to undercover agents. In October, agents again arranged to buy a gram of heroin. Authorities say Parker instead went to a local tavern and agents went there to bring him in for questioning.
The next month, officers were searching a home when Parker showed up. Parker had illegally obtained prescription drugs with him at the time.
According to investigators, Parker was making 6 to 7 deals per day and between 70 and 80 a month between February and October 2014.
Last Wednesday Parker was charged with two felonies and one misdemeanor.
