Jennifer Northcutt (Source: Wood Co. Judicial Records)
According to U.S. Attorney John M. Bales, a 42-year-old woman from Mineola has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking violations.
Jennifer Northcutt pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine on Feb. 5, 2013 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Judith K. Guthrie.
According to information presented in court, Northcutt was found in possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. She admitted to possessing approximately 17 grams of meth and also to being in possession of a firearm while distributing meth.
A federal indictment was returned on November 7, 2012, charging Northcutt and two co-defendants with federal drug crimes.
Northcutt faces up to 40 years in federal prison at sentencing. The sentencing date has not been set.
This case is being investigated by
the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Mineola Police Department and
prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Baldwin.
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