Multiple Women Convicted in Large-Scale Meth Trafficking Across US States

Several women across different states have recently been convicted or sentenced for methamphetamine trafficking and related offenses. In Muncie, Indiana, Tamela Jean Hollingsworth was found guilty of dealing meth and fentanyl after police discovered nearly two pounds of meth and 52 grams of fentanyl in her vehicle, with sentencing set for mid-September. Similarly, in Virginia, Alissa Marsee received a ten-year prison sentence for distributing meth and conspiracy charges, followed by supervised probation. In South Dakota, Shelina Martinez was sentenced to five years in federal prison for her involvement in a large-scale meth trafficking conspiracy between Denver and the Rapid City area. Meanwhile, in Indiana, Tara Sternaman was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to meth dealing, with the judge citing her clean record and willingness to attend a women's ministry program as factors for leniency. These cases highlight ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat methamphetamine distribution amid rising overdose concerns linked to meth and fentanyl in the U.S.