Richard James Murphy, Methamphetamine Possession, Iowa 2024
A Davenport man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possessing a distribution quantity of methamphetamine. Richard James Murphy, 42, was sentenced on an unspecified date in 2024.
According to public court documents, Murphy sold an ounce of methamphetamine to a confidential source in August 2023. Four days later, law enforcement executed a state search warrant at Murphy’s Davenport residence and found approximately one-half pound of meth, which Murphy intended to distribute, and ten rounds of ammunition.
Murphy is a felon and was on probation at the time he committed this offense. His possession of a distribution quantity of methamphetamine is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences on individuals and communities.
After completing his term of imprisonment, Murphy will be required to serve a five-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
The case was investigated by the Bettendorf Police Department, Davenport Police Department, and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.
United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement.
Murphy's sentence is a result of his involvement in the distribution of methamphetamine, a highly addictive and destructive substance. His actions have caused harm to his community, and his sentence reflects the severity of his crime.
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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