A convicted felon from Michigan has been handed a 60-month and 1-day prison sentence for his role in a marijuana trafficking operation in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Her Tou Yang, age 42, of Detroit, Michigan, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Yang’s crime spree began on August 15, 2021, when he possessed approximately five pounds of marijuana and a stolen firearm in Council Bluffs. He then sold these illicit goods to another individual in the same city. Yang’s troubles continued on September 9, 2021, when he sold an AR-style rifle in Council Bluffs.
The investigation into Yang’s activities was led by the Council Bluffs Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal for the Southern District of Iowa announced the sentencing.
The sentencing marks a significant blow to Yang’s plans to peddle marijuana and firearms in Iowa. The 60-month sentence is a substantial penalty for his crimes.
Yang’s supervised release will begin once he completes his prison sentence. He will be required to serve two years under the supervision of the court.
The case against Yang is part of the Department’s violent crime reduction strategy, Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). This program aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence by bringing together law enforcement and community organizations to foster trust and legitimacy.
The violent crime reduction strategy focuses on several core principles, including fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations, setting focused enforcement priorities, and measuring results. The goal is to make neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Related Federal Cases
- Her Tou Yang, Marijuana Trafficking, Iowa 2021 · Maryland
- Her Tou Yang, Drug & Firearm Offenses, Council Bluffs IA, 2023 · Kansas
- Scott Gregory Adkins, Wire Fraud, Iowa 2024 · Indiana
- Iowa Battle Creek Woman, Child Pornography, 2023 · California
- Charles Arthur Ruhl, Jr., Wire Fraud and Money Laundering, Iowa 2013 · Michigan
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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