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Meth Traffickers Nabbed: Kitchen, Harris Sentenced to Federal Prison
Two Kansas City, Kansas men have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a methamphetamine trafficking operation that spanned multiple states. George Madison Kitchen, IV, 46, and Cardel Jordan Harris, 26, were found guilty of transporting large quantities of methamphetamine from Kansas City, Missouri to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
In July 2022, law enforcement stopped Kitchen for a traffic violation with Harris as a passenger. When officers detected the odor of marijuana, Kitchen and Harris fled the scene, leading multiple agencies on a high-speed pursuit along Interstate 29. During the chase, they discarded bags out the passenger side window, which were later recovered by officers and found to contain distribution quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine.
On April 11, 2024, Kitchen was sentenced to 260 months in federal prison after being found guilty by jury trial on Counts One and Two of the Indictment. Harris, who pleaded guilty to the same charges, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison on December 12, 2023.
Following their prison terms, Kitchen must serve a ten-year term of supervised release, while Harris must serve a five-year term. There is no parole in the federal system. United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement, praising the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies involved in the apprehension and investigation of the case.
The Council Bluffs Police Department, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, and the Missouri Valley Police Department were involved in the initial stop and pursuit. The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Department and the Southwest Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force contributed to the investigation and apprehension of the defendants.
The sentencing of Kitchen and Harris serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat methamphetamine trafficking in the region. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to dismantle the networks and disrupt the supply of illicit substances.
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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