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Libby woman accused of dealing drugs

SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 week AGO
by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
Hagadone News Network | January 10, 2025 7:00 AM

A Libby woman is in the Lincoln County Detention Center on felony drug dealing charges.

Deeann Lisle Rowe, 55, is facing three charges of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs, including methamphetamine and various prescription drugs. 

Her bail is set at $50,000. She is scheduled to appear in county District Court Monday, Jan. 13 for arraignment on the charges.

According to the charging document, county Det. Dan Holskey reported the alleged offenses were committed by Rowe between Nov. 15, 2024, and Nov. 21, 2024. He and fellow county Det. Brandon Holzer received information that Rowe, also known as Mama D, was selling dangerous drugs, including meth and prescription drugs, in the Libby area.

Holskey reported that Det. Holzer had bought illegal drugs in the past from Rowe in an undercover operation with the use of a confidential informant. However, the informant was found to be unreliable and charges were not brough against the woman.

On Nov. 1, 2024, Det. Holskey interviewed a confidential source he has worked with in the past. He wrote that the person has provided information that the officer corroborated and used in prior drug investigations. The source told the officer Rowe was allegedly selling meth, Hydrocodone, Percocet and Subuxone.

On Nov. 15, Det. Holskey met with Rowe at her motor home in the parking lot of a local convenience store to exchange 15 Adderall pills for cash. Adderall is an amphetamine stimulant and a Schedule 2 controlled substance.

Five days later, the detective met with Rowe at the same location where she allegedly sold him 15 Percocet pills and two Adderall pills as well as methamphetamine.

A day later, Nov. 21, 2024, the officer met with the defendant again and bought an 8-ball of meth.

Det. Holskey reported recording the meetings and securing the drugs before sending them to the Montana State Crime Lab for verification.

A conviction for criminal distribution of dangerous drugs may result in a maximum prison term of 25 years in the Montana State Prison.

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