BRITTANY RUSSELL

CRYSTAL FALLS — An Florence, Wis., woman accused of selling methamphetamine pleaded guilty Monday in Iron County Trial Court.

Brittany Russell, 30, was convicted of the delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance, a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

In exchange for Russell’s plea, Iron County Prosecuting Attorney Melissa Powell agreed to dismiss charges of conspiracy to deliver or manufacture a controlled substance, a 20-year felony; possession of a controlled substance, a 10-year penalty; and bringing contraband into a prison, a five-year felony.

Additionally, Powell would not object to Russell’s participation in the prison’s alternative incarceration program, or boot camp.

According to the criminal complaint, authorities with the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team arrested Russell for selling methamphetamine May 16 in Iron River.

Sentencing is set for Nov. 12.

Brian Christensen can be reached at 906-774-2772, ext. 229, or bchristensen@ironmountaindailynews.com.