U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa
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The United States Attorney’s Office for Northern Iowa honored four individuals with Victim Services Awards during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in April. Recipients were recognized for their exceptional work supporting crime victims through complex investigations across northern Iowa.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office for Northern District of Iowa is observing National Crime Victims' Rights Week through events supporting survivors statewide. Awards were presented recognizing exceptional service by individuals assisting crime victims in Iowa.
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A Sioux City man received more than five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to receiving and possessing child pornography. Authorities found thousands of illicit images on his devices following an investigation. The case was prosecuted under Project Safe Childhood.
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Christian Vega-Camacho has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after prior removal. Authorities say he used fraudulent documents while living in Iowa before fleeing custody and being apprehended again years later.
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United States Attorney Leif Olson has announced his new leadership team for the Northern District of Iowa. The appointments cover senior roles across criminal, civil, appellate, law enforcement coordination, and administration functions.
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Parker Jon Thompson from Mason City has pled guilty to federal charges including sexual exploitation of children and possessing a stolen firearm. The case was prosecuted under national initiatives targeting child exploitation and violent crime involving firearms.
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Issac Rayford from Sioux City received four years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession after an investigation stemming from domestic violence allegations. The case underscores efforts targeting violent offenders through Operation Take Back America.
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Victor Ineson from Mason City was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine after purchasing large quantities via the dark web. Authorities say he will serve a five-year supervised release following his sentence.
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A Guatemalan man living in Iowa has been sentenced to four years for illegally returning to the U.S. after deportation due to felony convictions. The case forms part of Operation Take Back America targeting violent crime linked with illegal immigration.
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Anthony Neuroth from Kamrar has pled guilty in federal court to conspiracy and distribution charges involving methamphetamine. The case includes prior convictions and details multiple distributions between late 2022 and early 2024. Sentencing will occur after completion of a presentence report.
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Tyrone Terrell Harris from Chicago pled guilty on March 24 in Cedar Rapids federal court for his role in a fraudulent U.S. Treasury check scheme targeting Eastern Iowa banks during 2023. Several others have been convicted as part of this investigation led by federal agencies.
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Devon Frazier from Chicago has been sentenced to over fifteen years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl following his guilty plea. The sentencing follows incidents involving drug distribution that led to an overdose death.
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A Sioux City man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for receiving child pornography. The case involved thousands of illicit files exchanged over two years and was prosecuted under Project Safe Childhood.
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Clayton Brown from Lake City pled guilty in Sioux City federal court to distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing a firearm. Authorities seized drugs and cash during the investigation. Sentencing will be determined after further review.
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Jena Lea Wells has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for helping steal fifteen guns from a Waterloo home. The case is part of Operation Take Back America targeting violent crime and illegal activity.
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Five members of the 'Shorty' drug trafficking group have been sentenced for distributing cocaine and methamphetamine in Cedar Rapids. The final defendant received twenty-seven years in federal prison following coordinated law enforcement efforts.
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Luke Braniff, a 26-year-old resident of Mason City, Iowa, pleaded guilty on March 3, 2026, in federal court in Sioux City to the charge of being a felon in possession of ammunition.
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Wenona Oropeza, a 48-year-old woman from Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to more than ten years in federal prison for her role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
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Fred Grell, a 64-year-old resident of Angleton, Texas, was sentenced to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to receipt of child pornography.
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A Memphis man with a history of domestic violence convictions has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm during a domestic assault in Iowa.