FD man sentenced on federal meth charge

A Fort Dodge man has been sentenced to about four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a drug charge, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa.

Alan E. Beier, 61, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, federal prosecutors reported. But they added he also had cocaine and marijuana with him when he was arrested in Clear Lake on Sept, 14, 2024.

A complaint about his driving led to Beier’s arrest. The Clear Lake Police Department received a complaint about a dark colored motorcycle with a dim headlight and no taillight. Police spotted the motorcycle, stopped it and arrested Beier for traffic violations, the attorney’s office reported.

Beier and his motorcycle were then searched. Prosecutors reported that officers found 235 grams of methamphetamine, 82 grams of marijuana, 10 grams of cocaine and $864 in cash.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Beier admitted to purchasing the drugs for $2,600 in Minnesota and had plans to sell the methamphetamine.

On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand sentenced Beier to 42 months in prison. He remains in custody of the U.S. Marshal’s Service pending transfer to a federal prison.

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY

Tuesday

Driving while license suspended — Tyler A. Harmer, 24, Iowa City, $250 plus surcharge, court costs.

Operating while under the influence, first offense — Lonnie D. Bacon, 49, 1534 11th Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived.

Eluding — Lonnie D. Bacon, 49, 1534 11th Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived.

Assault — Javen C. Preston, 19, Eagle Grove, trial set for Sept. 10, no contact order issued.

Interference with official acts — Daniel B. Murphy, 42, Sioux City, 30 days in jail (suspended), court costs.

Disorderly conduct — Daniel B. Murphy, 42, Sioux City, 30 days in jail (suspended), court costs

Violation of a no contact order — Cody J. Stewart, 31, Fort Dodge, continued 180 days.