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Libby man pleads; authorities seek trafficking suspect

by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
The Western News | June 3, 2025 7:00 AM

A Libby man recently pleaded guilty to cocaine possession while his source has a warrant for his arrest after missing multiple court hearings.

In Lincoln County District Court, May 19, 67-year-old Rodney Earle (Hank) Maxim pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine. His plea deal calls for him to serve a five-year suspended sentence and forfeit $6,600 in cash that he was carrying at the time of his arrest.

District Judge Matt Cuffe ordered a pre-sentence investigation for Maxim and set sentencing for June 30.

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