Council Bluffs man Dale Volney Freeman, 45, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing over 250 grams of methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum. Freeman will also serve 7 years of supervised release and pay $100 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.
A local motel disturbance involving a man with a gun trying to break into a room led officers to Freeman’s motel room where they discovered methamphetamine. Officers determined that an unknown male had been trying to get into a room which had been rented by Freeman. Freeman was located in another room, where he had over 250 grams of pure methamphetamine, and was carrying approximately $1,600 cash.
The investigation into the matter was carried out by the Council Bluffs Police Department, Southwest Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force, and the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation Lab. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa prosecuted the case.
Freeman pled guilty to the charge on March 23, 2018. The Honorable Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger sentenced him to 120 months in prison. Freeman was found to have a large stash of methamphetamine and a significant amount of cash, indicating a substantial operation.
The case highlights the ongoing battle against methamphetamine in Iowa. The methamphetamine trade poses significant threats to public safety and community well-being. Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors will continue to work together to bring those responsible to justice.
Freeman’s conviction and sentencing send a clear message that possessing and distributing methamphetamine will not be tolerated in our community. The efforts of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors have resulted in a safer and more secure community for all.
The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement and prosecutors to combating the methamphetamine trade and keeping our community safe.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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