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Authorities say Libby man brought fentanyl to area

by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
The Western News | April 18, 2025 7:00 AM

A man Lincoln County authorities believe was dealing fentanyl in Libby is locked up in the detention center following his recent arrest.

James Taft Watts, 30, appeared in Lincoln County District Court Monday and pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of possession of dangerous drugs and one misdemeanor count of drug paraphernalia. His bail is set at $25,000.

Watts’ next court appearance is scheduled for May 19.

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