EUGENE, Ore. — A woman employed by the Eugene School District is facing serious federal charges after investigators say she helped run a nationwide online drug operation that shipped methamphetamine, LSD, and other narcotics through the mail.
Federal prosecutors allege that Jennifer Blake, a school psychologist who has worked at Twin Oaks and Chavez Elementary Schools, participated in a criminal enterprise known as Rocky Mountain Connections — a website accused of selling illegal drugs including meth, Molly, ketamine, and LSD in exchange for cryptocurrency.
According to Ohio news outlet WSYX, a Columbus-based cyber narcotics task force uncovered the website after a months-long investigation. The indictment names Blake, along with Amandra Heffelfinger and Jesse Wasson, as key players in the operation.
Investigators say Wasson oversaw money laundering, customer service, and overall management of the illicit business, while Blake and Heffelfinger handled the day-to-day drug processing and packaging — allegedly shipping narcotics from Oregon through the United States Postal Service to customers across the country.
The Eugene School District confirmed that Blake is still technically employed but is “not currently working in any schools.” District spokesperson Kelly McIver told reporters the district learned of the allegations earlier this week through media reports.
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Blake and Heffelfinger are currently being held at the Polk County Jail, according to the jail roster.
Federal prosecutors have not yet released details about the potential penalties the women face, but the indictment includes charges related to drug trafficking, conspiracy, and money laundering — crimes that can carry decades in prison if convicted.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not said how long the online operation was active or how much profit it generated.
