A Poteau woman has admitted to her role in a large-scale drug operation in eastern Oklahoma. Laci Marie Fox, 27, of Poteau, Oklahoma, pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy and methamphetamine distribution charges in federal court.
According to court documents, Fox was involved in a conspiracy to distribute at least 50 grams of methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere. The charges arose from an investigation by the Poteau Police Department, the District 16 Narcotics Task Force, and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics.
The indictment alleged that Fox’s participation in the conspiracy began in 2015 and continued until January 9, 2017. Additionally, she was accused of distributing methamphetamine on September 1, 2016.
Fox faces up to 40 years in prison and a $5,000,000 fine for the drug conspiracy charge, and up to 20 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine for the methamphetamine distribution charge. The Honorable Kimberly E. West, U.S. Magistrate Judge, accepted Fox’s plea and ordered a presentence investigation report.
Assistant United States Attorney Christopher Wilson represented the United States in the case.
Fox’s sentencing is pending the completion of the presentence investigation report. The charges against her are punishable by up to 40 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000,000, or both.
The sentencing date has not been set. Fox remains in custody until her sentencing.
The investigation that led to Fox’s charges was a collaborative effort between the Poteau Police Department, the District 16 Narcotics Task Force, and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics.
Defendant: Laci Marie Fox (a/k/a Laci Marie Noah)
Criminal Charges: Drug Conspiracy, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A), and Distribution of Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C)
City and State: Poteau, Oklahoma
Exact Date: Beginning on or about a date uncertain in 2015 and continuing until on or about January 9, 2017, and on or about September 1, 2016
Sentence or Outcome: Sentencing pending presentence investigation report, up to 40 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000,000, or both
Dollar Amounts: $5,000,000 (fine), $1,000,000 (fine)
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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