Rita Glyptis, third from left, was sworn in to her position last July. Photo by Rick Smith / Win Awenen Nisitotung

A leader of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Michigan has been convicted of drug possession.

Rita Glyptis, who represents Unit V on the board of directors, was convicted in tribal court of one count possession of marijuana, The Sault Ste. Marie Evening News reported. She was ordered to pay $230 in fines and other costs and was placed on 30 days probation, the paper said.

Rita Glyptis on left . Photo from Myspace

Glyptis remains in office. Linda Rogers, a tribal member, thinks that's wrong and is circulating a removal petition.

The conviction stems from an incident in January. Glyptis was found with marijuana in a hotel room at one of the tribe's gaming facilities.

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Glyptis sentenced for possession of marijuana (The Sault Ste. Marie Evening News 5/12)