Susan Lea Combs, Methamphetamine Conspiracy, Iowa 2013

Methamphetamine Conspiracy Rocks Iowa Community

In a shocking move, 51-year-old Susan Lea Combs of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, was sentenced to 120 months (10 years) imprisonment for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. The sentence was handed down by United States Senior District Court Judge Ronald Longstaff on February 1, 2013.

Combs' co-defendant, 52-year-old David Dwayne Mendez of Polk County, Iowa, received a similar sentence of 108 months (9 years) for his role in the conspiracy. Mendez was also ordered to serve a four-year period of supervised release following his incarceration.

The investigation into the methamphetamine conspiracy was a collaborative effort involving the Iowa State Patrol, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Southwest Iowa Narcotics Task Force, Mid-Iowa Narcotics Task Force, and the Polk County Attorney’s Office.

According to court documents, Combs and Mendez entered guilty pleas to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine on September 6, 2012. At the time of their pleas, each admitted to agreeing to sell methamphetamine obtained from a source in South Omaha, Nebraska, to individuals in Iowa, particularly in the Council Bluffs and Des Moines areas.

The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa. The guilty pleas and subsequent sentencing mark a significant victory in the fight against methamphetamine trafficking in Iowa.

As the investigation and prosecution of Combs and Mendez demonstrate, law enforcement agencies and prosecutors are committed to bringing those responsible for methamphetamine trafficking to justice. The community can rest assured that those who engage in such activities will be held accountable for their actions.

With the sentencing of Combs and Mendez, the community can begin to heal and move forward. It is a reminder that the fight against methamphetamine trafficking is ongoing and that those who engage in such activities will face severe consequences.

Defendant Information:

Defendant: Susan Lea Combs

Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

City and State: Des Moines, Iowa

Exact Date: February 1, 2013

Sentence: 120 months (10 years) imprisonment, 5 years supervised release

Co-Defendant: David Dwayne Mendez

Co-Defendant Sentence: 108 months (9 years) imprisonment, 4 years supervised release

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdia/pr/iowa-residents-sentenced-conspiracy-distribute-methamphetamine