Brian Hale, Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, Iowa 2021

Brian Hale, a 35-year-old Chicago man, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Iowa.

Hale was found in possession of 370 methamphetamine tablets, almost 200 grams of cocaine, and marijuana during a traffic stop in Dubuque County.

According to court records, Hale had attempted to disguise the smell of drugs by sprinkling chili powder over the packages containing the drugs.

The drugs and cash, totaling $5,262, were found during a search of the car Hale was driving.

Hale pleaded guilty in July 2021 to conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

As part of his plea agreement, Hale admitted to possessing 151 grams of marijuana, 370 tablets containing 134 grams of methamphetamine, and 195 grams of cocaine.

Hale has prior convictions for drug offenses, including possession with intent to distribute cocaine, manufacturing/delivering cocaine, and possession with intent to deliver heroin.

Hale was sentenced to 188 months’ imprisonment by United States District Court Judge C.J. Williams in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

He will also serve a 4-year term of supervised release after his prison term.

The case was prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorneys Devra Hake and Alex Geocaris, and was investigated by the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office and the Dubuque Drug Task Force.

Hale is being held in the United States Marshal’s custody until he can be transported to a federal prison.

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