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Meth Kingpin Sentenced to 12 Years
A Quincy, Illinois man has been sentenced to 151 months in prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine conspiracy operating out of Burlington, Iowa.
Michael Rees, 40, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey on August 25, 2021.
Rees was found to have possessed a firearm related to his drug trafficking activities and was under criminal justice supervision at the time of the offense.
Rees was one of eight defendants who faced federal charges in the Southern District of Iowa after a multi-year joint federal and state investigation.
The investigation culminated in the execution of search warrants in various locations, including Burlington, on November 19, 2019.
Acting United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal announced the sentencing.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, West Central Illinois Taskforce, Quincy, Illinois Police Department, Southeast Iowa Narcotics Taskforce, Burlington Police Department, and the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa prosecuted the matter.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
A total of 8 defendants faced federal charges in the Southern District of Iowa as a result of the investigation.
The investigation was a multi-year joint federal and state effort, showcasing the commitment of law enforcement agencies to tackling methamphetamine trafficking and related crimes.
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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