Davenport, IA – In a major blow to the methamphetamine trade in Johnson County, Randy Glenn Price, 63, of Elvaston, Illinois, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
According to public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing, Price was identified by law enforcement through a confidential informant who purchased pound quantities of methamphetamine from him.
Price received multiple pounds of methamphetamine from out-of-state sources and distributed it in and around Johnson County, Iowa, in 2022. In total, Price was attributed with distributing 33,046 grams (33.05 kilograms) of ice/actual methamphetamine.
Price’s sentence will include a term of imprisonment of 300 months (25 years), followed by five years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
The Court also levied a $4,000 fine against Price.
United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement, stating that the investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement to combatting the illicit drug trade in the region.
This case was investigated by the Johnson County Drug Task Force.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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