Defendant Faces Charges for Hydrocodone Distribution in Des Moines, IA
Shawn Michael Kerby, 38, of Des Moines, IA, has been charged with multiple counts related to the distribution and dispensing of hydrocodone and possession of firearms. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa, Kerby appeared in U.S. District Court on March 14, 2017, in connection with the charges.
The indictment, returned by a federal grand jury on February 23, 2017, charges Kerby with eight counts of distributing and dispensing hydrocodone outside the usual course of professional practice and not for any legitimate medical purpose on multiple occasions between May 10, 2012, and November 18, 2015. Additionally, Kerby is charged with one count of obtaining hydrocodone by misrepresentation, fraud, deception, and subterfuge, alleged to have occurred on November 18, 2015. The indictment also accuses Kerby of using a cellular telephone in connection with the distribution and dispensing of hydrocodone on October 6, 2015, and one count of possession of firearms while being an unlawful user of and addicted to a controlled substance.
The indictment seeks forfeiture of the subject firearms and a 2013 Ford F-150 Raptor Truck. Kerby pleaded not guilty to the charges and his case was set for trial on May 1, 2017. The public is reminded that an indictment is merely an accusation and that Kerby is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The case was investigated by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa. Kerby’s initial court appearance marked the unsealing of the indictment.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa has not yet released a statement on the case, but the investigation is ongoing. As the case unfolds, the public will be kept informed of any developments.
The investigation into Kerby’s activities has shed light on the dangers of hydrocodone distribution and the importance of addressing the issue head-on. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa is committed to ensuring that those who engage in such activities are held accountable for their actions.
Contact Rachel J. Scherle at 515-473-9300 or Rachel.Scherle@usdoj.gov for more information on this release.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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