Ryan Nicholas Schwery, Methamphetamine Distribution, Iowa 2020

Council Bluffs, IA – In a devastating blow to Iowa’s methamphetamine epidemic, Ryan Nicholas Schwery, 43, of Shelby County, has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for distributing the highly addictive substance.

The sentencing stems from an investigation by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement into the distribution of methamphetamine in Harlan, Iowa. Using a confidential source, the Sheriff’s Office made three separate purchases of methamphetamine from Schwery, culminating in a search warrant of his living quarters at the Harlan Inn and Suites.

During the search, officers seized approximately 144 grams of pure methamphetamine, along with drug distribution paraphernalia, and over $1,000 in cash generated from the sale of methamphetamine. Schwery’s involvement in the methamphetamine trade was further solidified when he entered a guilty plea to Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute on February 21, 2020.

The investigation and subsequent sentencing are a testament to the tireless efforts of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement. Their dedication to dismantling the methamphetamine trade in Iowa is a beacon of hope for communities ravaged by this destructive substance.

Schwery’s prison sentence will be followed by six years of supervised release, ensuring that his involvement in the methamphetamine trade is brought to a permanent end. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa successfully prosecuted the case, bringing closure to the victims of Schwery’s crimes.

The sentencing of Ryan Nicholas Schwery serves as a warning to those involved in the methamphetamine trade: Iowa will not tolerate the distribution of this deadly substance. The Grimy Times will continue to shed light on the devastating impact of methamphetamine on our communities, and we will hold accountable those responsible for perpetuating this crisis.

The case highlights the critical role that law enforcement agencies play in keeping our communities safe. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement have demonstrated unwavering commitment to this mission, and their work is a shining example of the power of collaboration and determination in the fight against crime.

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