Martin Woman Pleads Guilty to Illegally Distributing Morphine

United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that Tillie Dawn Dubray, age 42, of Martin, appeared before U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken on November 29, 2012, and pled guilty to distribution of a controlled substance.  The maximum penalty upon conviction is 20 years’ imprisonment and/or a $1,000,000 fine.

On January 31, 2012, Dubray illegally distributed morphine.  The investigation was conducted by the Unified Narcotics Enforcement Team.  The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ted L. McBride.

A presentence investigation was ordered, and a sentencing date was set for April 29, 2013.  The defendant was released on bond pending sentencing.