U.S. Attorney Richard D. Westphal | U.S. Department of Justice
A Davenport man, Rosston Tate, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. Court documents reveal that between January and May 2024, Tate distributed over ten pounds of methamphetamine in the Quad Cities area with associates Kyle Ogden Antle and Jason Douglas Ringold. Despite the arrests of Antle and Ringold, Tate continued trafficking using three-way jail phone calls. He recruited others into the conspiracy and directed drug deliveries while illegally possessing firearms.
Tate's actions occurred while he was on supervised release for a previous felony drug conviction related to heroin manufacture and delivery in Wisconsin. Following his imprisonment, he will serve a five-year term of supervised release as there is no parole in the federal system.
In November, Antle admitted guilt to conspiracy charges and carrying a firearm during drug trafficking; his sentencing is set for March 16, 2025. Ringold also pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges with sentencing scheduled for April 15, 2025. A federal district court judge will decide their sentences based on guidelines and statutory factors.
United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal announced the sentence, crediting investigations by the Davenport Police Department, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, and Rock Island Police Department.
This case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. The program emphasizes building trust within communities, supporting violence prevention organizations, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and evaluating outcomes.