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County jail drug smuggler gets prison time

by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
The Western News | November 28, 2023 7:00 AM

A Montana man accused of smuggling drugs into the Lincoln County Detention Center recently pleaded guilty to the offense.

At a court hearing on Sept. 25, Jesse William Gibson pleaded guilty to one count of transferring illegal articles. On Monday, Nov. 13, District Judge Matt Cuffe sentenced Gibson to 10 years, with seven suspended. 

Gibson, who received credit for serving 209 days in custody, spoke to the court and asked to be placed at the Pine Hills Correctional Facility in Miles City because he felt it would provide him the best chance at overcoming his addiction.

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