Cedar Rapids

Former Cedar Rapids Resident Sentenced to Federal Prison in COVID-19 Pandemic Loan Scheme

A former Cedar Rapids, Iowa, resident who helped other individuals procure more than 30 false and fraudulent COVID-19 pandemic loans, valued at more than $600,000, was sentenced on March 8, 2024, to…

March 13, 2024

‘He’s Proved Himself’: Iowa Voters Tout Trump’s White House Experience Ahead Of Cedar Rapids Speech

‘He’s Proved Himself’: Iowa Voters Tout Trump’s White House Experience Ahead Of Cedar Rapids Speech Kate Anderson on December 2, 2023 Iowa voters told the Daily Caller News Foundation they felt former…

December 3, 2023

Cedar Rapids Man Convicted of Methamphetamine Crimes Involving Pounds of the Drug

A man who conspired with others to distribute methamphetamine was convicted by a jury on October 13, 2023, after a four-day trial in federal court in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Michael Lee Brunson,…

October 17, 2023

Cedar Rapids Man Who Was Found with Over $135,000 in Drug Money Pleads Guilty to Possessing Meth with Intent to Distribute and Possessing Firearm as a Drug User

A man who possessed methamphetamine with intent to distribute it and who possessed a firearm as an unlawful drug user, pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Joshua Ryan Gorrell,…

November 23, 2022

Cedar Rapids Man Who Transported Over 100 Pounds of Methamphetamine from California to Iowa Pleads Guilty

A man who hauled loads of 30 to 60 pounds of methamphetamine from California to Iowa pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Albert Henry Bailey, age 53, from Cedar…

November 8, 2022

Cedar Rapids Meth and Heroin Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison

A Cedar Rapids woman who distributed methamphetamine and heroin was sentenced November 7, 2022, to two years in federal prison. Breanna Lynn Luna, age 42, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received the prison…

November 8, 2022

Felon Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Federal Prison After Shootout in Streets of Cedar Rapids

A man who engaged in a gun battle in Cedar Rapids was sentenced on November 1, 2022, to more than eight years in federal prison. Lamont Bailey, age 40, from Cedar Rapids,…

November 2, 2022

Two More Sentenced to Federal Prison in Cedar Rapids Heroin and Fentanyl Wiretap Case

Two men who distributed large quantities of heroin laced with fentanyl and fentanyl analogues were sentenced this week to a total of more than six years in federal prison. Jerry Dwyane Banghart,…

October 7, 2022

Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition as a Felon

A man who possessed a firearm and ammunition as a felon was sentenced today to more than three years in federal prison. Federico Luna, age 23, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received the…

September 7, 2022

Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to Six Months in Federal Prison for Being a Drug User in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition

A drug user who possessed firearms and ammunition was sentenced September 1, 2022, to six months in federal prison. Douglas Studer, age 63, of Cedar Rapids, received the sentence after a November…

September 2, 2022

Cedar Rapids Man Pleads Guilty to 2011 Robbery After Start of Federal Trial

A man who robbed a Century cab on April 29, 2011, pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Johnathan DeWayne Mitchell, age 44, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was convicted of…

August 29, 2022

Felon Returned to Federal Prison After Escaping from Cedar Rapids Halfway House

A man who escaped from a Cedar Rapids, Iowa, halfway house while serving a sentence for unlawful firearms possession was sentenced on August 18, 2022, to more than an additional year in…

August 23, 2022

Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to Over Five Years in Federal Prison for Being a Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm

A prohibited person who possessed a firearm was sentenced today to 63 months in federal prison. Rakeem Leonard, age 31, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received the sentence after a February 11, 2022…

July 22, 2022

Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to Over Five Years in Federal Prison for Being a Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm

A prohibited person who possessed a firearm was sentenced today to 63 months in federal prison. Rakeem Leonard, age 31, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received the sentence after a February 11, 2022…

July 22, 2022

Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Participation in Violent Marijuana Robbery

A man who participated in an armed robbery during a drug robbery in which a marijuana dealer was shot was sentenced June 28, 2022, to five years in federal prison. Cortez Riggins,…

June 29, 2022

Leader of Large Cedar Rapids Heroin and Fentanyl Ring Uncovered by Wiretap Pleads Guilty to Six Federal Crimes

A man who led a multi-year heroin and fentanyl distribution ring pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Brian Jarell Dennis, age 32, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was convicted of…

June 27, 2022

Cedar Rapids Woman Who Sold $1,000 Worth of Heroin and Fentanyl Sentenced to Over Seven Months

A woman who sold heroin and fentanyl in Cedar Rapids was sentenced today to over seven months in federal prison. Ladonna Cynthia Givens, age 33, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received the prison…

June 6, 2022

Defendants Plead Guilty in Cedar Rapids Heroin Wiretap Investigation

Two men who conspired to distribute heroin in Cedar Rapids pled guilty on June 2, 2022, in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Thomas Nathaniel May, age 27, from Iowa City, Iowa, and…

June 3, 2022

Cedar Rapids Drug Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison

A Cedar Rapids drug dealer with 59 prior adult convictions was sentenced May 24, 2022, to more than 13 years in federal prison. Kyle Anthony Doolin, age 61, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa,…

May 26, 2022

Wiretap of Cedar Rapids Heroin and Fentanyl Distributors Lands Vinton Man in Federal Prison for Nearly Four Years

A man who conspired to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and other synthetic opioids was sentenced today to more than three years in federal prison. Ryan Rick Schlitter, age 39, from Vinton, Iowa, received…

May 19, 2022

Cedar Rapids Drug User Who Bought Thirty-One Firearms Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison

A drug user who bought thirty-one firearms, at least twenty-four of which were for other people, was sentenced on May 13, 2022, to five years in federal prison. Chevelle Manuel Daudinot, Jr.,…

May 16, 2022

Three Plead Guilty to Cedar Rapids Heroin Conspiracy Uncovered by Wiretap Investigation

Three individuals who were caught conspiring to distribute heroin during a wiretap investigation pled guilty recently in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Cody Scott Deklotz, age 31, from Shellsburg, Iowa, Andrew James…

April 11, 2022

Cedar Rapids Man Receives Prison Term For Escape from Custody and Contempt of Court

A man who escaped from the Waterloo Residential Correctional Facility and later failed to appear in federal court pursuant to a subpoena was sentenced on March 22, 2022, to more than three…

March 24, 2022

Cedar Rapids Drug User Sent to Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition

A Cedar Rapids man who unlawfully possessed a firearm and ammunition as a drug user was sentenced March 22, 2022, to more than four years in federal prison. Deanye Bowman-Owens, age 22,…

March 23, 2022

Cedar Rapids Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

A Cedar Rapids man who intended to distribute methamphetamine and possessed a firearm while doing so was sentenced today to more 15 years in federal prison. Thomas Charles Mart, age 38,…

March 21, 2022

Former Cedar Rapids Resident Sentenced to Federal Prison in COVID-19 Pandemic Loan Scheme

Cedar Rapids Man Convicted of Methamphetamine Crimes Involving Pounds of the Drug

Cedar Rapids Man Who Was Found with Over $135,000 in Drug Money Pleads Guilty to Possessing Meth with Intent to Distribute and Possessing Firearm as a Drug User

Cedar Rapids Man Who Transported Over 100 Pounds of Methamphetamine from California to Iowa Pleads Guilty

Cedar Rapids Meth and Heroin Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison

Felon Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Federal Prison After Shootout in Streets of Cedar Rapids

Two More Sentenced to Federal Prison in Cedar Rapids Heroin and Fentanyl Wiretap Case

Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition as a Felon

Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to Six Months in Federal Prison for Being a Drug User in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition

Cedar Rapids Man Pleads Guilty to 2011 Robbery After Start of Federal Trial

Felon Returned to Federal Prison After Escaping from Cedar Rapids Halfway House

Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to Over Five Years in Federal Prison for Being a Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm

Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to Over Five Years in Federal Prison for Being a Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm

Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Participation in Violent Marijuana Robbery

Leader of Large Cedar Rapids Heroin and Fentanyl Ring Uncovered by Wiretap Pleads Guilty to Six Federal Crimes

Cedar Rapids Woman Who Sold $1,000 Worth of Heroin and Fentanyl Sentenced to Over Seven Months

Defendants Plead Guilty in Cedar Rapids Heroin Wiretap Investigation

Cedar Rapids Drug Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison

Wiretap of Cedar Rapids Heroin and Fentanyl Distributors Lands Vinton Man in Federal Prison for Nearly Four Years

Cedar Rapids Drug User Who Bought Thirty-One Firearms Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison

Three Plead Guilty to Cedar Rapids Heroin Conspiracy Uncovered by Wiretap Investigation

Cedar Rapids Man Receives Prison Term For Escape from Custody and Contempt of Court

Cedar Rapids Drug User Sent to Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition

Cedar Rapids Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

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