A Collinsville couple has been sentenced for distributing methamphetamine, marking the conclusion of a case that highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes in Oklahoma. U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced the sentences today following legal proceedings that culminated in convictions for both individuals involved.
Lee Holt, 60, was found guilty after a three-day trial in August 2024 of multiple charges, including felon in possession of a firearm and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Prior to the trial, Holt's co-defendant, Jennifer Charisa Harrington, 49, entered a guilty plea to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and maintaining a drug-involved premises.
The sentencing, delivered by U.S. District Judge John F. Heil, III, imposes a 180-month prison term on Holt, followed by eight years of supervised release. Harrington received a 63-month prison sentence, with four years of supervised release afterward.
The investigation that led to these convictions involved a search warrant executed at Holt and Harrington's Collinsville residence in August 2023. Authorities discovered a firearm, ammunition, a significant quantity of methamphetamine, marijuana, scales, and $4,370 in cash deemed drug proceeds at the scene. Experts presented during the trial noted the seized methamphetamine was 94% pure, equating to over 500 doses with a street value estimated at $1,500.
Court documents show Holt's criminal history spans several decades, with felony convictions for burglary, illegal sale of a machinegun, conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine, and unlawful possession of a firearm. In her plea agreement, Harrington admitted to her involvement with Holt in distributing and using methamphetamine at their home, acknowledging the presence of firearms and related paraphernalia.
The investigation was a collaborative effort involving Homeland Security Investigations, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, the Collinsville Police Department, and the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike Flesher managed the prosecution.
This case forms part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a national initiative integrating law enforcement and community partnerships to reduce violent crime and gun violence. The program emphasizes trust-building, strategic enforcement, and support for community organizations to create safer neighborhoods.
Further details about Project Safe Neighborhoods are available at Justice.gov/PSN.