Matthew Antonovich Sentenced

Methamphetamine distribution has landed a Sioux City man in federal prison. Matthew Antonovich, age 39, from Sioux City, Iowa, was sentenced to more than 4 years in federal prison for his role in selling the illicit substance around the Sioux City area.

Antonovich received the prison term after a June 21, 2022, guilty plea to felon in possession of a firearm and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. In a plea agreement, Antonovich admitted to conspiring to sell methamphetamine around the Sioux City area. Antonovich is a convicted felon and was unlawfully in possession of a short-barreled shotgun.

The sentence was handed down by United States District Court Chief Judge Leonard T. Strand in Sioux City. Antonovich was sentenced to 50 months’ imprisonment. He must also serve a 3-year term of supervised release after the prison term. There is no parole in the federal system.

Antonovich is being held in the United States Marshal’s custody until he can be transported to a federal prison. The case was the result of a collaborative effort between multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Woodbury County Sheriff’s Department, Sioux City Police Department, South Sioux City Police Department, Nebraska State Patrol, the United States Postal Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jack Lammers. Court file information is available at https://ecf.iand.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl, with the case file number being 21-4041. For more information and updates, follow the US Attorney’s Office on Twitter @USAO_NDIA.

The sentence serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of engaging in methamphetamine distribution and other federal crimes. Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors will continue to work together to hold individuals accountable for their actions and keep communities safe.

In conclusion, the case of Matthew Antonovich highlights the ongoing efforts to combat methamphetamine distribution and other federal crimes in Iowa and beyond. As the justice system continues to hold individuals accountable, it is essential for communities to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.