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United States of America v. Starr Necole Ledford
Date: 01-22-2026
Case Number: 25-cr-03006
Judge: Leonard T. Strand
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa (Sioux City County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Sioux City
Defendant's Attorney: Jim McGough
From January 2024 through May 2024, Starr Necole Ledford and others were involved in a conspiracy that distributed at least three pounds of pure methamphetamine in the Fort Dodge, Iowa, area. Evidence further showed that on two occasions in April 2024, Ledford distributed a total of more than 300 grams of pure methamphetamine to an individual cooperating with law enforcement. In May 2024, law enforcement conducted surveillance of Ledford as she traveled to Omaha, Nebraska and it was later determined she obtained about ½ pound of methamphetamine from her source of supply in Omaha. Ledford obtained methamphetamine multiple times from her source in Omaha to re-distribute in and around Fort Dodge.
United States District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand sentenced Ledford to 60 months’ imprisonment. Ledford must serve a three-year term of supervised release following imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. Ledford remains in the custody of the United States Marshal until she can be transported to a federal prison.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Shawn S. Wehde and was investigated by the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Fort Dodge Police Department, Webster County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, Council Bluffs Police Department, and the Iowa DCI Laboratory.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Starr Necole Ledford?
The outcome was: The Defendant was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment. 3 years supervised release. $100 assessment. From January 2024 through May 2024, Starr Necole Ledford and others were involved in a conspiracy that distributed at least three pounds of pure methamphetamine in the Fort Dodge, Iowa, area. Evidence further showed that on two occasions in April 2024, Ledford distributed a total of more than 300 grams of pure methamphetamine to an individual cooperating with law enforcement. In May 2024, law enforcement conducted surveillance of Ledford as she traveled to Omaha, Nebraska and it was later determined she obtained about ½ pound of methamphetamine from her source of supply in Omaha. Ledford obtained methamphetamine multiple times from her source in Omaha to re-distribute in and around Fort Dodge. United States District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand sentenced Ledford to 60 months’ imprisonment. Ledford must serve a three-year term of supervised release following imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. Ledford remains in the custody of the United States Marshal until she can be transported to a federal prison. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Shawn S. Wehde and was investigated by the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Fort Dodge Police Department, Webster County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, Council Bluffs Police Department, and the Iowa DCI Laboratory.
Which court heard United States of America v. Starr Necole Ledford?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa (Sioux City County), ia. The presiding judge was Leonard T. Strand.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Starr Necole Ledford?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Sioux City. Defendant's attorney: Jim McGough.
When was United States of America v. Starr Necole Ledford decided?
This case was decided on January 22, 2026.