A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine in Woodbury County, Iowa, has pleaded guilty to the crime. Matthew Sandoval, 28, of Sioux City, Iowa, admitted to conspiring to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine with others.
The crime dates back to 2016 and continued until June 2021. Sandoval’s plea hearing took place in federal court in Sioux City on October 12, 2021.
At the plea hearing, Sandoval admitted to conspiring with others to distribute methamphetamine. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment and a possible maximum sentence of life imprisonment, a $10,000,000 fine, and at least five years of supervised release following any imprisonment.
Sandoval remains in custody of the United States Marshal pending sentencing. Sentencing will be set after a presentence report is prepared before United States District Court Chief Judge Leonard T. Strand.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Patrick T. Greenwood. It was investigated by the Tri-State Drug Task Force based in Sioux City, Iowa, which consists of law enforcement personnel from the Drug Enforcement Administration; Sioux City, Iowa, Police Department; Homeland Security Investigations; Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office; South Sioux City, Nebraska, Police Department; Nebraska State Patrol; Iowa National Guard; Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement; United States Marshals Service; South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation; and Woodbury County Attorney’s Office.
According to court records, the case file number is 21-4059. Court file information can be accessed at https://ecf.iand.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl.
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Defendant: Matthew Sandoval, 28, Sioux City, Iowa
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
City and State: Sioux City, Iowa
Exact Date: October 12, 2021
Sentence or Outcome: Pending sentencing
Dollar Amounts: $10,000,000 fine
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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