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United States of America v. Amy Parks
Date: 01-02-2025
Case Number: 23-CR-4042
Judge: Leonard T. Strand
Court: The United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa (Linn County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The States United Attorney’s Office in Cedar Rapids
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Cedar Rapids, Iowa Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and one count of possession of a firearm during and in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Sioux City Woman Sentenced for Meth Conspiracy
Amy Parks, 57, from Sioux City, Iowa pled guilty in federal court in Sioux City, on June 27, 2024, to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and one count of possession of a firearm during and in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Parks was sentenced January 2, 2025, to 102 months' imprisonment.
At the plea and sentencing hearings evidence showed that Parks was involved in a conspiracy from January 2021 through June 2023, that distributed ten pounds of methamphetamine. Evidence showed that on seven occasions in 2023 Parks participated in the distribution of ¼ to ½ pound of methamphetamine to an individual cooperating with law enforcement. On June 19, 2023, upon arrest of Parks, law enforcement searched her residence and seized approximately 2 ounces of methamphetamine, digital scales, drug use/distribution paraphernalia, cash, and a loaded 9mm firearm. Parks further admitted possessing the handgun in furtherance of her drug trafficking conduct.
Sentencing was held before United States District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand. Parks was sentenced to 102 months' imprisonment and must serve a three-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system. Parks remains in custody of the United States Marshal until she can be transferred to a federal prison.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Shawn S. Wehde and was investigated by the Tri-State Drug Task Force based in Sioux City, Iowa, that consists of law enforcement personnel from the Drug Enforcement Administration; Sioux City, Iowa, Police Department; Homeland Security Investigations; Woodbury County Sheriff's Office; South Sioux City, Nebraska, Police Department; Nebraska State Patrol; Iowa National Guard; Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement; United States Marshals Service; South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation; and Woodbury County Attorney's Office.
Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 102 months’ imprisonment.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Amy Parks?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 102 months’ imprisonment.
Which court heard United States of America v. Amy Parks?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa (Linn County), IA. The presiding judge was Leonard T. Strand.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Amy Parks?
Plaintiff's attorney: The States United Attorney’s Office in Cedar Rapids. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Cedar Rapids, Iowa Criminal Defense Lawyer Directoryfont >.
When was United States of America v. Amy Parks decided?
This case was decided on January 2, 2025.