Ruth woman sentenced in drug case

Merrilee Kay Lee, 34, was sentenced Monday by 7th Judicial District Judge Dan L. Papaz.

Along with the prison time, Lee also was fined $25,000 for the crime of manufacturing a controlled substance.

Lee and her husband, Klark Lee, 31, were arrested after authorities searched the couple's home in February and found a methamphetamine lab, chemicals used to make the drug, several pounds of marijuana and a variety of weapons.

Klark Lee is scheduled to be sentenced on May 22.

Merrilee Lee also faces drug charges in Utah, authorities said.

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