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Matthew Corey Cummings, a 31 year-old resident of Aurora, Colorado, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for money laundering and for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
In a shocking turn of events, Cummings was found guilty of money laundering and felon in possession of a firearm after a lengthy investigation by the Southwest Iowa Narcotics Task Force. The investigation, which began on November 1, 2013, uncovered a web of deceit and corruption that led to Cummings’ downfall.
Cummings, who was arrested while transporting marijuana into Pottawattamie County, was found to be in possession of a handgun. The discovery of the handgun, combined with the money laundering charges, led to Cummings’ guilty plea on November 1, 2013.
The investigation, which was conducted by the Southwest Iowa Narcotics Task Force, Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office, Aurora Colorado Police Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration, revealed that Cummings was laundering money from the sale of controlled substances being distributed in Pottawattamie County from Colorado.
On March 25, 2014, Judge John Jarvey sentenced Cummings to 63 months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release. The sentence, which is a mere fraction of the maximum penalty, has left many in the community wondering if justice has been truly served.
Cummings’ case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of money laundering and the consequences of being a felon in possession of a firearm. As a resident of Aurora, Colorado, Cummings should have known better than to engage in such activities.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa prosecuted the case, with the assistance of the Southwest Iowa Narcotics Task Force, Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office, Aurora Colorado Police Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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