Amanda Lee, a 23-year-old woman from Alta, Iowa, has been sentenced to 8 years in federal prison for her role in a methamphetamine conspiracy.
According to court documents, Lee’s involvement in the conspiracy began in February 2013 and continued until February 2014. During this time, she distributed at least 1500 grams of methamphetamine mixture in the Sioux City area.
On February 14, 2014, Sioux City police officers were dispatched to a motel where Lee was staying. Upon arrival, they found methamphetamine and a loaded revolver. An iPhone seized from Lee revealed several text messages and photos with drug-related content.
Transcripts from the stored text messages revealed that Lee sold methamphetamine and possessed a handgun. She was also found to be receiving methamphetamine from suppliers and re-selling it in the area.
Lee pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine mixture on November 12, 2014. She was subsequently sentenced to 96 months’ imprisonment by United States District Court Judge Mark W. Bennett.
In addition to the prison term, Lee was ordered to pay a special assessment of $100 and serve a 5-year term of supervised release after her prison term. There is no parole in the federal system.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jack Lammers and investigated by the Tri-State Drug Task Force, which consists of law enforcement personnel from the Drug Enforcement Administration, Sioux City Police Department, Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and other agencies.
Amanda Lee is currently being held in the United States Marshal’s custody until she can be transported to a federal prison.
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