Women Admit to Drug Charges

(MISSOULA( – A woman from Corvallis and another from Helena who were bringing methamphetamine into Montana from Washington admitted to charges, Acting U.S. Attorney Mark Steger Smith said.

Amanda Lynn Montoya, 42, from Corvallis, pleaded guilty last week to one count of possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. Montoya faces 10 years to life in prison, a $10 million fine, at least five years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.

Cristina Dallas Kunz, 36, from Helena, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. Kunz faces 10 years to life in prison, a $10 million fine, at least five years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.