MEDIA RELEASE | SCAN Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Woodburn Woman And Seizure Of Fentanyl And Methamphetamine (Photo) - 11/10/26
In August 2026, the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office’s Street Crimes and Narcotics (SCAN) Team received information regarding the illegal sale and distribution of narcotics within Yamhill County. As a result of a multi-month investigation, detectives identified Stacie Rae Price, 46, of Woodburn, as an individual responsible for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine into Yamhill County.
During the course of the investigation, SCAN investigators learned that Price was also supplying narcotics to Adults in Custody (AICs) housed at multiple correctional facilities throughout Oregon, including facilities in Yamhill and Marion County. Investigators discovered that narcotics were being introduced into correctional facilities by soaking paper with controlled substances and mailing the documents to specific AICs. The correspondence was allegedly disguised as "legal mail" and made to appear as if it originated from attorney offices.
SCAN investigators intercepted multiple pieces of suspected contraband mail during the investigation. Subsequent testing of the paper yielded positive results for the presence of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
The investigation was presented to a Yamhill County Grand Jury, which returned a True Bill, resulting in the issuance of an arrest warrant for Price for Unlawful Delivery of Fentanyl ORS 475.790(2), Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine ORS 475.890(2) and Supplying Contraband ORS 162.185.
In an effort to dismantle and disrupt the suspected drug distribution operation, investigators obtained search warrants authorized by a Yamhill County Circuit Court Judge. On November 3, 2026, members of the SCAN Team, along with multiple partner agencies, executed coordinated enforcement actions and served search warrants at Price's residence located in Woodburn, Oregon.
With the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) 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’s Special Investigations Unit, investigators successfully took Price into custody without incident.
During the execution of the search warrants, investigators seized the following suspected controlled substances:
- 80.6 grams of Methamphetamine
- 36.3 grams of Fentanyl
- 52.2 grams of Cocaine
- Eight Xanax pills ("bars")
Investigators also located evidence within the residence consistent with the packaging, preparation, and distribution of narcotics, as well as evidence supporting the introduction of contraband into correctional facilities.
Price was transported to the Yamhill County Correctional Facility where she was lodged on the outstanding warrant. Additional charges may be considered as the investigation continues, and evidence is reviewed by the Yamhill County District Attorney’s Office.
The SCAN Team would like to thank its partner agencies for their assistance and collaboration throughout this investigation. The successful outcome highlights the importance of interagency cooperation in disrupting drug trafficking operations and preventing dangerous controlled substances from reaching our communities and correctional institutions.
