California-to-Maine Meth Pipeline Leads to Prison Sentence for Ellsworth Woman

A former Ellsworth woman was sentenced this week for her role in an interstate drug trafficking ring.

Ellsworth, Maine, Woman Sentenced for Her Role in a Bi-Coastal Drug Operation

Jenna Garniss, 33, pleaded guilty last year to multiple charges:

• Conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine
• Distribution of methamphetamine
• Conspiracy to engage in money laundering.

A judge in Bangor sentenced her this week to just over 5 years (61 months) in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.

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The charges stem from a bi-coastal operation that trafficked methamphetamine in Hancock County between 2022 and 2023.

Maine Woman Allegedly Sold Meth Brought to the State from California

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maine, co-conspirator Alex Hanna arranged with a California-based source of supply, co-conspirator Codee Houston, to obtain and ship pounds of meth to Hancock County.

Garniss and others in the Ellsworth area distributed the drug and returned the proceeds to Hanna.

She's charged with money laundering because she wired some of the funds to Garniss, after being told by Hanna to do so.

Codee Houston was sentenced in October 2025 to 14 years in prison and five years of supervised release.

Alex Hanna was sentenced in March 2025 to 11 1/2 years in prison and five years of supervised release.

Maine's Drug Enforcement Agents Urge People to Report Illegal Drug Activity

If you or someone you know suffers from substance use disorder, you're encouraged to call 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.

Anyone with information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in their community is urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement Office closest to them, text MDEA to TIP411 (847411), or call the MDEA tip line at 1-800-452-6457.