YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. – A multi-month narcotics investigation by the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a 46-year-old Woodburn woman and the seizure of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and prescription pills.
Investigators with the Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes and Narcotics (SCAN) Team began looking into suspected drug distribution in August 2026. Detectives identified Stacie Rae Price of Woodburn as a suspected supplier of fentanyl and methamphetamine in Yamhill County.
During the investigation, detectives also discovered evidence that Price was allegedly supplying drugs to adults in custody at multiple correctional facilities throughout Oregon, including facilities in Yamhill and Marion counties.
According to investigators, the drugs were being smuggled into correctional facilities through mailed correspondence. Paper documents were soaked with controlled substances and sent to specific inmates, with the letters allegedly disguised as legal mail and made to appear as though they came from attorneys’ offices.
Investigators intercepted several suspected pieces of contraband mail. Laboratory testing later confirmed the presence of both methamphetamine and fentanyl.
A Yamhill County Grand Jury reviewed the investigation and returned an indictment, resulting in an arrest warrant charging Price with unlawful delivery of fentanyl, unlawful delivery of methamphetamine and supplying contraband.
On November 3, investigators with the SCAN Team and several partner agencies executed search warrants at Price’s Woodburn residence. Price was taken into custody without incident.
Authorities reported seizing the following suspected controlled substances during the searches:
- 80.6 grams of methamphetamine
- 36.3 grams of fentanyl
- 52.2 grams of cocaine
- Eight Xanax pills
Investigators also recovered evidence believed to be connected to the packaging and distribution of illegal drugs, along with evidence supporting the suspected introduction of contraband into correctional facilities.
The operation involved assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Salem Resident Office, Woodburn Police Department, Newberg-Dundee Police Department, Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit.
Price was transported to the Yamhill County Correctional Facility, where she was lodged on the outstanding warrant.
The Sheriff’s Office says additional charges may be considered as investigators continue reviewing evidence with the Yamhill County District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation remains ongoing.
