Iowa Man With Ties to Mexico-Based Drug Trafficking Organization Sent to Federal Prison

An Iowa man who conspired to distribute over 150 pounds of ice methamphetamine was sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison. Jeremey Aswegan, age 44, from Van Horne, Iowa, received…

Man Who Illegally Possessed Firearm and Led Police on High Speed Chase Sentenced to Federal Prison

A man who led officers on a high-speed chase while illegally possessing a firearm was sentenced today to more than two years in federal prison. Davon Terrell Biddle, age 22, from Waterloo,…

Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Guns While Using and Selling Marijuana

A man who possessed firearms while being a marijuana user and dealer was sentenced today to more than four years in federal prison. Xzavier Kristian Cummings, age 22, from Waterloo, Iowa, received…

Three Family Members Sentenced in USDA Crop Loan and Bankruptcy Fraud Schemes

Three Northeastern Iowa family members were sentenced recently in federal court for their respective roles in crop loan and bankruptcy fraud schemes. Aimee Lynn Rosenbaum, formerly known as Aimee Lynn Flatjord, age…

Marshalltown Man Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison for His Role in Importing Methamphetamine Iowa from Mexico

A Marshalltown man, who was involved in the importation and distribution of thousands of kilograms of methamphetamine, was sentenced today, April 29, 2022, to over 20 years in federal prison. Genaro Aguilar…

Mary R. Jensen Appointed as Acting U.S. Trustee for the Judicial Districts Established for the States of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has appointed Mary R. Jensen as the Acting U.S. Trustee for the judicial districts established for the States of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota effective…

Department of Justice Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – The Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime (“OVC”) and the Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa will join communities nationwide in observing…

Former Federal Felon Sent to Federal Prison Again for Methamphetamine Conspiracy

A Burlington man who distributed over 79 pounds of methamphetamine was sentenced today to more than 10 years in federal prison. Corey Lowery, age 44, from Burlington, Iowa, received the prison term…

Felon That Attempted to Run from Law Enforcement and Then Found with Stolen Gun Sentenced to Federal Prison

A convicted felon who possessed a stolen gun was sentenced today to more than three years in federal prison. Alex Richard VanErp, age 28, from Faribault, Minnesota, received the prison term after…

Delaware County Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm

A prohibited person who possessed a firearm pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Matthew Welcher, age 43, from Dundee, was convicted of one count of being a prohibited…

U.S. Marshals Arrest 2nd Shooting Suspect

Cedar Rapids, IA – U.S. Marshals today arrested a man near Chicago who is wanted on several charges in Iowa and Illinois. Dimione Jamal Walker, 29, is wanted in connection to the…

Dubuque Veterinarian Pleads Guilty in Fake Dog Prescription Scheme

A licensed Iowa veterinarian who wrote Tramadol prescriptions for fake dogs in order to obtain the controlled substance at local pharmacies pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Kristi Michelle…

Dubuque Man Pleads Guilty to Escape from Waterloo Facility

A Dubuque man who escaped from the Waterloo Residential Facility where he was in custody for a 2006 drug case pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Dennis Morris Brown,…

Mexican Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Reentering the United States After Being Deported

A man who illegally returned to the United States after being deported was sentenced today to three months in federal prison. Fernando Garcia-Guerrero, age 35, a citizen of Mexico illegally present in…

Dubuque Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing a Firearm

A man who illegally possessed a firearm pled guilty on March 28, 2022, in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Edgar Martinez, Jr., age 35, from Dubuque, Iowa, was convicted of being in…

Drug Dealer Who Attempted to Tamper with a Witness and Make “Hooch” While in Jail Sentenced to Nearly Three Decades in Federal Prison

A drug trafficker was sentenced March 25, 2022, to a total of 29 years in federal prison. Curtis James Johnson, age 36, from Talladega, Alabama, received the prison term after a July…

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Iowa Man With Ties to Mexico-Based Drug Trafficking Organization Sent to Federal Prison

Man Who Illegally Possessed Firearm and Led Police on High Speed Chase Sentenced to Federal Prison

Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Guns While Using and Selling Marijuana

Three Family Members Sentenced in USDA Crop Loan and Bankruptcy Fraud Schemes

Marshalltown Man Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison for His Role in Importing Methamphetamine Iowa from Mexico

Mary R. Jensen Appointed as Acting U.S. Trustee for the Judicial Districts Established for the States of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota

Department of Justice Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Former Federal Felon Sent to Federal Prison Again for Methamphetamine Conspiracy

Felon That Attempted to Run from Law Enforcement and Then Found with Stolen Gun Sentenced to Federal Prison

Delaware County Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm

U.S. Marshals Arrest 2nd Shooting Suspect

Dubuque Veterinarian Pleads Guilty in Fake Dog Prescription Scheme

Dubuque Man Pleads Guilty to Escape from Waterloo Facility

Mexican Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Reentering the United States After Being Deported

Dubuque Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing a Firearm

Drug Dealer Who Attempted to Tamper with a Witness and Make “Hooch” While in Jail Sentenced to Nearly Three Decades in Federal Prison

Man Who Illegally Possessed Firearm While on Probation Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Federal Prison

Mexican Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Reentering the United States After Being Deported Six Times

Dubuque Armed Career Criminal Convicted at Trial Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Federal Prison

Manchester Man Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking Offenses

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