After a 6-month investigation by Independence, Coffeyville, and Montgomery County sheriff's office, a local woman has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for multiple counts of methamphetamine distribution and the use of a communication device to sell and distribute narcotics.
Last week, Judge Jeffrey Gossard sentenced Karrie Wilson, age 44, of Independence for distributing narcotics in Coffeyville on March 13th and 15th. While her court appointed attorney, Gary House, appealed for leniency because it is her first felony and has "the best record" for first felony, the prosecuting attorney Larry Markle asked Judge Gossard for the maximum sentencing for each charge and have them run consecutively instead of the defense's alternative of probation with drug treatment or a reduced sentence of just 3 years.
Karrie spent several weeks in jail since the arrest happened. She said she asked God for forgiveness and asked the same of the court. Montgomery County Chronicle reports that the court is choosing to make her an example, noting that she was arrogant with the undercover agent she sold drugs to in Coffeyville, that she was so brazen to do so in broad daylight, plus the fact she used her daughter to help distribute. Judge Gossard said in this case he has no reason to depart from the prison sentencing guidelines.
