Washington Woman Admits Role in Large Scale Meth Trafficking

BILLINGS — A Washington woman on December 8 admitted her role in a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking investigation that was centered on the Crow Indian Reservation.

Mariana Tyler Wallace of Okanogan, Washington, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Wallace faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years to life in prison, a $10 million fine and at least five years of supervised release.

A sentencing date will be set before U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters and Wallace was released pending further proceedings. U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Cavan presided over the case.