A 25-year-old Cedar Rapids man who distributed heroin and fentanyl that led to a young woman’s hospitalization after an overdose was sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison.
Shawn Albert received the 151-month prison term after pleading guilty to one count of distribution of heroin and fentanyl in October 2016. Judge Linda R. Reade handed down the sentence in a Cedar Rapids federal court.
The court detailed Albert’s role in distributing a mixture of heroin and fentanyl to his then-girlfriend, M.E., on September 27, 2015. M.E. overdosed on the mixture, and Albert failed to immediately seek medical assistance. Fortunately, she was treated and hospitalized for her injuries, some of which may be permanent.
Albert was investigated as part of the National Heroin Initiative and the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) program, a cooperative effort of local law enforcement agencies, including the Cedar Rapids Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force.
Assistant United States Attorney Patrick J. Reinert prosecuted the case. Albert will also serve a 3-year term of supervised release after his prison term and must pay a $100 special assessment. There is no parole in the federal system.
Albert is currently being held in the United States Marshal’s custody until he can be transported to a federal prison. The case was filed under case number 16-0053 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa.
Authorities caution that heroin and fentanyl distribution can have devastating consequences, as seen in this case. The public is urged to report any suspicious activity related to the distribution of these substances to the authorities immediately.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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