GrimyTimes has documented 102 federal criminal cases in Iowa. Below is a comprehensive breakdown by crime type and recent notable cases.
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Crime Type Breakdown
| Crime Type | Cases | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92 | 90.2% |
| Weapons | 4 | 3.9% |
| Sex Crimes | 3 | 2.9% |
| Drug Trafficking | 1 | 1.0% |
Recent Federal Cases in Iowa
- Miguel Lopez, Gun Possession, Iowa 2025 (2026-03-25)
- Sergio Niz-Mendez, Sex Offender Reentry, Iowa 2026 (2026-03-25)
- Steven William Acklin, Child Exploitation, Iowa 2026 (2026-03-25)
- Gregory Francis Young, III, Felon in Possession of Firearms, Davenp… (2026-03-20)
- Cedrick Dequn Willingham, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Bettend… (2026-03-20)
- Capri Rogers Sentenced to 7.5 Years for 4th of July Terror, Sioux C… (2026-03-20)
- Nong Chatchanok Press, Child Porn Collection, Iowa City IA, 2026 (2026-03-20)
- John Doe Sentenced to 10 Years for Methamphetamine Possession with … (2023-11-11)
- Leo Christopher Kelly, Jan 6 Capitol Breach, Des Moines IA, 2023 (2023-08-21)
- Crime Tides in Iowa 2023: A Year of Unsettling Trends (2023-07-01)
- Nong Chatchanok Press, Possessed Child Pornography, IA, 2023 (2023-06-15)
- Iowa Crime Spikes in 2022: Violent Offenses Rise (2022-07-01)
- Crime in Iowa 2021: A Year of Rising Violent Crime (2021-07-01)
- Iowa 2020: Crime Rates Plummet Amidst National Lockdowns (2020-07-01)
- Iowa Crime Spree: 2019 in Numbers (2019-07-01)
Federal Law Enforcement in Iowa
Federal criminal cases in Iowa are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and investigated by agencies including the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Cases documented here represent publicly reported federal prosecutions from Department of Justice press releases and federal court records.