Harlan, Iowa Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Manufacturing Methamphetamine

A Harlan, Iowa man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for manufacturing methamphetamine. Jon Monte Rodacker, 48, was sentenced by United States District Court Senior Judge Robert Pratt to 120 months imprisonment for manufacturing methamphetamine.

The crime occurred in rural areas in and around Shelby County, Iowa. According to court documents, Rodacker was actively producing methamphetamine from as early as July of 2009, up to March 6, 2012, using pseudoephedrine pills purchased in Iowa and Nebraska.

The investigation was conducted by several law enforcement agencies, including the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, the Harlan, Iowa Police Department, Iowa State Fire Marshal, the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Rodacker pled guilty to a charge of manufacturing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine on September 5, 2012.

He will serve a five year term of supervised release following his incarceration. The case was prosecuted by the U. S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.

Rodacker’s sentence is a result of a lengthy investigation that spanned several years. His actions put the community at risk and caused harm to those around him.

The U. S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa will continue to work tirelessly to prosecute those who engage in illegal activities and threaten the safety of our communities.

Jon Monte Rodacker, Defendant, Criminal Charges: Manufacturing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, City and State: Harlan, Iowa, Exact Date: September 5, 2012, Sentence: 120 months imprisonment, plus 5 years of supervised release.

The investigation into Rodacker’s activities is a reminder that law enforcement agencies will not tolerate those who engage in illicit activities, and those who break the law will be held accountable.

The people of Iowa have the right to feel safe in their communities, and it is our duty to ensure that those who threaten that safety are brought to justice.