A man who distributed large quantities of methamphetamine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison.
Charles Edward Ford, 54, received the prison term after a guilty plea on May 4, 2022, to distribution of a controlled substance.
Evidence presented at the sentencing hearing showed that on three occasions between March and April 2021, Ford distributed ice methamphetamine to a confidential informant. Between February and April 2021, Ford purchased an additional twelve pounds of ice methamphetamine and one pound of a mixture containing methamphetamine.
Ford has prior felony offenses for possessing a controlled substance with intent to deliver, second offense, delivery of cocaine base, and assault on a peace officer.
Ford was sentenced in Cedar Rapids by United States District Court Judge C.J. Williams. Ford was sentenced to 190 months’ imprisonment and must also serve a 5-year term of supervised release after the prison term.
There is no parole in the federal system. Ford is being held in the United States Marshal’s custody until he can be transported to a federal prison.
The case was prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Devra T. Hake and Assistant United States Attorney Dillan Edwards and investigated by the Cedar Rapids Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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