Jacob William Brisbin, 28, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been sentenced to 420 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine.
Brisbin pleaded guilty to the charges on October 6, 2014, and was sentenced on January 12, 2015, by United States District Court Chief Judge Linda R. Reade. The sentence is the result of evidence presented at sentencing, which showed that Brisbin was the leader of a drug trafficking organization responsible for the near daily manufacture of methamphetamine.
According to the evidence, Brisbin personally manufactured over 1.5 kilograms of methamphetamine and maintained a network of individuals who distributed the drug on his behalf. He also distributed “Ice” methamphetamine to various customers and possessed numerous firearms in connection with his drug trafficking operation.
Brisbin’s sentence includes a special assessment of $100 and an eight-year term of supervised release after the prison term. He will be held in the United States Marshal’s custody until he can be transported to a federal prison. There is no parole in the federal system, ensuring that Brisbin will serve the entirety of his sentence.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Lisa C. Williams and investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Cedar Rapids Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, the Linn County Sherriff’s Office, the Marion Police Department, and the United States Marshall Service.
Court file information is available at https://ecf.iand.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl, with the case file number being 14-cr-88. The sentence serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of involvement in drug trafficking and the impact it has on communities.
The investigation and prosecution of Brisbin’s case demonstrate the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking and organized crime. The sentence of 420 months in federal prison reflects the seriousness of the offense and the need to protect society from individuals who engage in such criminal activity.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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