Duncan woman pleads to fentanyl trafficking and her partner will face trial | News

This offense is punishable by two years to life in prison.

Wofford and his partner, Ronald Ray Black, were arrested and charged in November 2023 after investigators made four controlled purchases of fentanyl.

Black was arrested following the four purchases made in October and November 2023 during an operation led by the Sixth District Attorney's Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, according to Chief Investigator Justin R. Scott . The purchases took place at the home the couple shared at 107 E. Fig in Duncan.

A confidential informant purchased more than one gram of fentanyl during controlled purchases on Oct. 16, 17 and 20, 2023, and Nov. 6, 2023, the probable cause affidavit states. Each time, it was Black who dealt with the informant.

A search warrant was executed at the home on November 13, 2023. Wolford, who was at the home, told investigators she had just received delivery of a bag containing more than 5 grams of fentanyl found on a table bass in the living room. room, the affidavit states.

Wolford remains held on $150,000 bail.

Black, 37, made his first appearance on Nov. 14, 2023, in Stephens County District Court, where he was charged with four counts of trafficking fentanyl, records show. Each count carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.

Black is being held on $50,000 bail. He pleaded not guilty March 14 at his formal arraignment. His trial is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 21, records show.