The Original Briefs                                                                                                  Page 1

Reservation Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty

     The United States Attorney’s Office announced that during a federal court session in Billings, on May 10, 2012, before Chief U.S. District Judge Richard F. Cebull, KENDRA DALE ARCOREN, age 27, a transient, pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Sentencing has been set for August 6, 2012. She is currently detained.

     In an Offer of Proof filed by Assistant      continued page 3

Messengers For Health

“Messengers for Health” brings more than information to the Crow Reservation. This unique Native American non-profit was designed to address cancer prevention among tribal women. It evolved from a long-term research grant provided by the American Cancer Society to MSU and the Crow Tribe.

   Executive Director Alma McCormick currently has a network of over 20 lay-health female advisors who provide outreach and advocacy on a culturally based model.  Alma recently contacted First InterstateBank for assistance in expanding the program to include men.  Her goal      continued page 2

Hardin Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty

     The United States Attorney’s Office announced that during a federal court session in Billings, on May 9, 2012, before Chief U.S. District Judge Richard F. Cebull, GILLERMO RENOVA-HERNANDEZ,   continued page 6