Roscoe Chambers, Crack Cocaine Trafficking, Iowa 2013

DAVENPORT, IA - In a major blow to the city's narcotics trade, Roscoe Chambers, age 41, from Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced to 360 months imprisonment, equivalent to 30 years, for his role in trafficking crack cocaine in the area.

According to court documents, on June 23, 2012, and June 24, 2012, law enforcement officers conducted two controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Chambers in a Davenport, Iowa, parking lot. On June 23rd, Chambers also expressed interest in purchasing two handguns. Based on these controlled purchases and other investigations, the Davenport Police Department conducted a search of Chambers’ Davenport apartment. From this apartment, officers seized over 70 additional grams of crack cocaine, cash and other items consistent with drug distribution.

On January 10, 2013, a jury found Chambers guilty of two counts of distribution of crack cocaine and one count of possession with the intent to distribute. At sentencing, Chambers was found to be a career offender based on two prior convictions for crimes of violence.

Chambers' lengthy sentence is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies in Iowa. The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Iowa State Patrol, Division of Narcotics Enforcement, and the Davenport Police Department.

The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa. The office has been a key player in tackling narcotics trafficking in the area.

Chambers will also serve eight years of supervised release after release from prison and pay $100 towards the Crime Victims Fund. This sentence sends a strong message that those involved in narcotics trafficking will face severe penalties.

As the Grimy Times continues to shine a light on crime and corruption in the community, we will continue to hold those accountable who seek to harm innocent lives.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdia/pr/davenport-man-sentenced-thirty-years-prison-after-federal-drug-conviction