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Wayne Johnson, 43, from Charter Oak, Iowa, pled guilty on November 5, 2026, in federal court in Sioux City to

A man who stole an ATM and then led officers on a high-speed chase for approximately 40 minutes was sentenced

A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine pled guilty November 4, 2026, in federal court in Sioux City. Sean Paxson,

A man with a prior federal drug conviction who was selling drugs again was sentenced on November 4, 2026, to

An illegal alien from Honduras who returned to the United States after being deported was sentenced today to eight months

A man who received and possessed child pornography was sentenced today to more than six years in federal prison. Isiah

A man who had a stolen firearm in his waistband and resisted arrest was sentenced on November 3, 2026, to

A man who downloaded hundreds of photos and videos of child pornography was sentenced today to 12 years in federal

A man who stole government funds intended to aid unemployed workers during the COVID-19 pandemic was sentenced on October 28,

A man who illegally possessed a gun was sentenced on November 2, 2026, to more than five years in federal

A man who sexually exploited a child in Vinton, Iowa, in 2022, pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar

A man who illegally possessed a gun after multiple felony convictions was sentenced today to more than four years in

April Nikkel, 37, from Sioux City, Iowa, was sentenced on October 29, 2026, to 168 months’ imprisonment.  Nikkel pled guilty

A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine while possessing a firearm in furtherance of that conspiracy was sentenced to 15

William Rondell Lashawn Smith, 44, from Fort Dodge and Des Moines, Iowa, but most recently living in Johnston, Iowa, was

Three members of the United States Attorney’s Office were recognized by the Department of Justice for their superior performance. Assistant

A felon who ran from officers and dropped a gun was sentenced today to more than two years in federal

A Dubuque man who possessed methamphetamine intending to distribute it was sentenced October 28, 2026, to more than 18 years

The former postmaster of Waverly, Iowa, was sentenced on October 26, 2026, to five years of probation and eight months

Jordan Mefferd, 47, from Pocahontas, Iowa, was sentenced on October 27, 2026, in federal court to 262 months’ imprisonment.  Mefferd

A man who was stopped by police while riding his bicycle in possession of drugs and a gun in Cedar

A man who illegally possessed a gun was sentenced on October 23, 2026, to more than five years in federal

A man who admitted to obtaining and distributing five to ten pounds of methamphetamine since December 2024, was sentenced today

Andrea Harrington age 44, from Sioux City, received a prison term today after a June 22, 2026, guilty plea to