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Oregon Prison Drug Bust: Fentanyl, Meth Found in Alleged Mail Scheme
Woodburn, OR – A months long narcotics investigation has led to the arrest of a 46 year old Woodburn woman accused of distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine across Yamhill County and allegedly usin
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-11-10T22:30:04.981Z
Woodburn, OR – A months long narcotics investigation has led to the arrest of a 46 year old Woodburn woman accused of distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine across Yamhill County and allegedly using drug soaked mail to smuggle controlled substances into Oregon correctional facilities.
According to the Yamhill County Sheriff 's Office, investigators began examining suspected narcotics distribution in August 2026 after receiving information about illegal drug sales in the county, southwest of the Portland metropolitan area.
Detectives with the Street Crimes and Narcotics Team, known as SCAN, identified Stacie Rae Price, 46, of Woodburn, as a suspect in the alleged distribution operation.
Investigators allege Price also supplied narcotics to incarcerated individuals at multiple correctional facilities, including institutions in Yamhill and Marion counties.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved soaking paper with fentanyl or methamphetamine and mailing it to inmates disguised as legal correspondence appearing to originate from attorney offices.
Investigators intercepted multiple suspicious mailings, with subsequent testing detecting methamphetamine and fentanyl.
A Yamhill County grand jury subsequently returned an indictment authorizing charges of unlawful delivery of fentanyl, unlawful delivery of methamphetamine and supplying contraband.
On November 3, investigators executed search warrants at Price's Woodburn residence with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration and several local law enforcement agencies.
Authorities reported seizing approximately 80.6 grams of methamphetamine, 36.3 grams of fentanyl, 52.2 grams of cocaine and eight Xanax pills.
The three seized powdered substances totaled approximately 169.1 grams.
Price was arrested without incident and transported to the Yamhill County Correctional Facility.
Investigators also reported recovering evidence allegedly associated with narcotics packaging, preparation and distribution.
Additional charges remain possible as the Yamhill County District Attorney's Office reviews evidence.
Price is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.