Judge sentences 1 of 3 siblings charged with drugs

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) - One of three siblings convicted in a methamphetamine conspiracy has been sentenced to 11½ years in prison.

Dustin, Don and Doree Keplin, of Grand Forks, are charged in federal court with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. All three have pleaded guilty.

U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson sentenced Dustin Keplin to 138 months in prison.

Sentencing is scheduled on March 17 for Doree Keplin and April 21 for Don Keplin.

Four other people are charged in the case.