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Sioux City, Iowa - Thomas Gene Powell, Jr., 36, of Sioux City, has been sentenced for his involvement in a methamphetamine offense after pleading guilty on May 15, 2023, to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. This conviction follows a series of prior offenses, including a federal court conviction in 2010 for conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine.

Key Points

• On November 13, 2022, Powell was apprehended in Sac County, Iowa, with over 90 grams of pure methamphetamine, which he intended to distribute.
• Evidence presented at the hearings highlighted Powell’s career in criminal activities, spanning drug-related crimes, fraud, and violent behavior.
• Powell received a sentence of 17 years in prison, followed by a mandatory 10-year term of supervised release. The federal system does not offer parole.
• Currently, Powell is under the custody of the United States Marshal, awaiting transfer to a federal prison.