A Missoula woman admitted that she attempted to deal fentanyl in Lake County.

Dorsette Hendrickx, 33, entered a plea of guilty in District Court in Polson March 4 to amended charges of criminal possession with intent to distribute and criminal possession of dangerous drugs. Hendrickx was initially charged with criminal distribution of dangerous drugs and criminal possession with intent to distribute.

The plea agreement calls for a commitment to the Montana Department of Corrections for five years with all but time served suspended on the distribution charge and three years, with all but time served suspended for possession. The court is not bound by the agreement.

According to court records, on Oct. 24, 2023, a confidential informant, working with law enforcement, made a controlled purchase of fentanyl from Hendrickx in Pablo.

Hendrickx was on probation at the time, and her probation officer gave law enforcement permission to arrest and search her. She was allegedly in possession of 22 fentanyl pills.

On Nov. 27, 2023, law enforcement observed Hendrickx driving a vehicle in Polson and officers were aware that her driver’s license was suspended. A stop was made on her vehicle.

When she was arrested and brought to jail, officers discovered a baggie in her possession that contained 32 fentanyl pills.

Judge Molly Owen set sentencing for April 27. Hendrickx remains in custody.