News : LaPorte City Woman convicted for possession of Methamphetamine and intent

A woman who possessed over 50 grams of actual (pure) methamphetamine pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids.

Rebecca Ann Rose, age 36, from La Porte City, Iowa, was convicted of possessing at least 50 grams of actual (pure) methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it.

Evidence at a prior hearing demonstrated that on December 27, 2022, Rose was driving a vehicle in Tipton, Iowa, when law enforcement officers stopped her. Officers determined that she was intoxicated and arrested her. Officers searched her car and found thousands of dollars, over 50 grams of actual (pure) methamphetamine, and marijuana.

Sentencing before United States District Court Chief Judge Leonard T. Strand will be set after a presentence report is prepared. Rose remains in custody of the United States Marshal. Rose faces a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years' imprisonment and a possible maximum sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, a $10,000,000 fine, and a term of supervised release of at least five years and up to life.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Devra T. Hake and was investigated by the Tipton Police Department, the Cedar County Sheriff's Office, the Iowa State Patrol, and the Muscatine County Drug Task Force.