Bettendorf Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug and Gun Charges
Davenport, Iowa – On Thursday, May 27, 2021, Deandre Darnell Blakely, age 26, of Bettendorf, was sentenced to 80 months in prison by United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey for his crimes.
According to court documents, Blakely was involved in the distribution of marijuana and possessed multiple firearms as a felon. After his arrest, Blakely attempted to obstruct justice by soliciting others to provide false information on his behalf.
Blakely has prior convictions for Reckless Discharge of a Firearm (related to a shooting), Obstructing Justice, and a prior felony drug conviction. Blakely pleaded guilty to the charges on November 16, 2020.
Acting United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal made the announcement.
The Davenport Police Department investigated this matter and the case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
Following his prison term, Blakely was ordered to serve three years of supervised release.
Blakely was sentenced for Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition. The charges against him stem from his prior crimes and his attempts to obstruct justice after his arrest.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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