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United States of America v. Ronald Lee Behee, Jr.
Date: 08-25-2025
Case Number: 25-cr-00006
Judge: Stephen H. Locher
Court: The United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa (Pottawattamie County).
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Council Bluffs
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Council Bluffs, Iowa Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Council Bluffs, Iowa criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of Firearm as a Felon
Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to 42 Months in Federal Prison for Possession of Firearm as a Felon
A Council Bluffs man was sentenced on August 21, 2025, to 42 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm as a felon.
On October 28, 2024, Ronald Lee Behee, Jr., 51, a convicted felon and drug user, took a loaded pistol to work at Tyson's Foods. After receiving a tip, law enforcement located a loaded Ruger, LCP, .380 caliber, pistol, with an obliterated and unreadable serial number in Behee's locker. Behee was also found in possession of approximately 8 grams of methamphetamine and 4.4 grams of marijuana. Behee's criminal history includes theft-related, controlled substance and domestic violence convictions.
After completing his term of imprisonment, Behee will be required to serve a three-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system. Behee was also ordered to forfeit the firearm and pay a $100 special assessment.
United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement. The Council Bluffs Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives investigated this case.
42 months in federal prison.
After completing his term of imprisonment, Behee will be required to serve a three-year term of supervised release
After completing his term of imprisonment, Behee will be required to serve a three-year term of supervised release
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Ronald Lee Behee, Jr.?
The outcome was: 42 months in federal prison. After completing his term of imprisonment, Behee will be required to serve a three-year term of supervised release
Which court heard United States of America v. Ronald Lee Behee, Jr.?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa (Pottawattamie County)., IA. The presiding judge was Stephen H. Locher.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Ronald Lee Behee, Jr.?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Council Bluffs. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Council Bluffs, Iowa Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Ronald Lee Behee, Jr. decided?
This case was decided on August 25, 2025.