From the Courts - Federal District Court: Havre man admits meth trafficking on Rocky Boy s Indian Reservation
Last updated 4/23/2021 at 11:06am
GREAT FALLS A Havre man accused of supplying large quantities of methamphetamine to individuals on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation pleaded guilty to a trafficking crime Thursday, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. Clayton Cree Morsette, 23, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute meth. Morsette faces a mandatory minimum 10 years to life in prison, a $10 million fine and at least five years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. Chief Judge Morris set sentencing for Aug. 5 and ordered Morsette detained.
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A Spokane, Wash., woman suspected of being a longtime methamphetamine dealer in and around the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation admitted trafficking charges this past week, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney s Office.
Kristina Dawn Russette, 30, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute meth. Russette faces 10 years to life in prison, a $10 million fine and at least five years of supervised release.
Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. Chief Judge Morris set sentencing for June 2 and continued Russette’s detention.
According to court documents filed by the government, law enforcement officers in 2019 and 2020 learned from multiple individuals that Russette was supplying methamphetamine from the Spokane area to individuals on the Rocky Boy Reservation.
From the Courts - Federal Court: Spokane woman admits meth trafficking on Rocky Boy s Indian Reservation
From U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana GREAT FALLS A Spokane, Washington, woman suspected of being a longtime methamphetamine dealer in and around the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation today admitted trafficking charges, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. Kristina Dawn Russette, 30, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute meth. Russette faces a minimum mandatory 10 years to life in prison, a $10 million fine and at least five years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided, setting sentencing for June 2 and continuing Russett.
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