Iowa woman sentenced for intent to distribute meth

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — An Iowa girl who possessed with intent to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced on April 25 to 5 years in federal jail.

Based on a launch from america Legal professional’s Workplace, Kelly Beightol, 58, of Webster Metropolis, Iowa, pleaded responsible on December 2, 2021, to possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Beightol was beforehand convicted of supply of methamphetamine in 1992, possession with the intent to ship and supply of methamphetamine in 2015, all within the Iowa District Courts.

The discharge acknowledged that on the plea and sentencing hearings, proof proved that on September 6, 2021, throughout a visitors cease in Hardin County, Iowa, Beightol was present in possession of roughly 53 grams of pure methamphetamine and ½ pound of marijuana.

Regulation enforcement additionally seized proof of drug distribution, together with drug packaging, a digital scale, and practically $1,700 in money. Beightol mentioned she supposed to distribute some or all the methamphetamine to a different particular person or individuals.

Beightol was sentenced to 60 months’ imprisonment and should serve a four-year time period of supervised launch following the imprisonment. Beightol stays in custody of america Marshal till she could be transported to a federal jail.