Anthony David Collins, Methamphetamine Distribution, Iowa 2020

A Burlington man has been sentenced to prison for his role in distributing methamphetamine in the area, according to the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Iowa.

Anthony David Collins, 30, of Burlington, was sentenced to 144 months in prison for distribution of methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum.

Following his prison term, Collins was ordered to serve five years of supervised release, as well as pay $300 to the Crime Victims' Fund.

This investigation began in 2017 when law enforcement identified Collins as a distributor of methamphetamine in the Burlington area. Law enforcement purchased ice methamphetamine from Collins on seven separate occasions between 2017 and 2019.

Collins was found to be in possession of a firearm in connection with his drug trafficking activities. Collins has a history of violence and was on court supervision at the time of these offenses.

This matter was investigated by the Southeast Iowa Narcotics Task Force, Des Moines County Sheriff's Office, Burlington Police Department, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

Collins' case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Iowa.

The exact date of Collins' sentencing is December 22, 2020.

The crime occurred in Davenport, Iowa.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdia/pr/burlington-man-sentenced-prison-methamphetamine-offense-0