Oregon woman accused of smuggling fentanyl, meth into jails

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A Woodburn woman has been accused of mailing methamphetamine and fentanyl disguised as “legal mail” to inmates in multiple Oregon jails, officials said Tuesday.

Stacie Rae Price, 46, was arraigned last week on charges of unlawful delivery of fentanyl and methamphetamine and supplying contraband, according to court documents. She pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The arrest came after a monthslong investigation by the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office narcotics team, which began looking into Price after receiving a tip about drug sales in Yamhill County.

Over the course of the investigation, investigators discovered that Price had sent drugs to inmates at several jails throughout Oregon, including facilities in Yamhill and Marion counties, the sheriff’s office alleges.

Price allegedly supplied the drugs by soaking paper with the substances and then mailing them to inmates disguised as “legal mail” that had been forged to look like it came from attorneys’ offices, police said.



Narcotics officers intercepted multiple pieces of mail from Price during the investigation. The mail tested positive for methamphetamine and fentanyl, according to the sheriff’s office.

Investigators obtained warrants for Price’s home and searched her Woodburn residence on Nov. 3. During the search, officers seized more than 80 grams of methamphetamine, 36.3 grams of fentanyl, 52.2 grams of cocaine and eight Xanax pills, the sheriff’s office said.

After searching Price’s home, police arrested her and booked her into custody at the Yamhill County Correctional Facility.

The sheriff’s office said Tuesday that additional charges may be considered against Price as the investigation continues and the Yamhill County District Attorney’s Office reviews the evidence.

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