Women sent to federal prison for meth dealing

A woman has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for dealing large quantities of methamphetamine in the Fort Dodge area in 2024, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa reported.

Starr Ledford, 43, who had addresses in Manson and Atlantic, was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand.

She had pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine on July 22, 2025, according to federal prosecutors.

The Attorney’s Office reported that between January and May 2024, Ledford helped to distribute at least three pounds of methamphetamine in the Fort Dodge area. In April 2024, she sold a total of more than 300 grams of pure methamphetamine to someone cooperating with law enforcement.The following month, law enforcement officers conducted surveillance on Ledford as she traveled to Omaha, Nebraska, where she obtained about a half pound of methamphetamine.

Ledford remains in the custody of the U.S. Marshal’s Service, awaiting transfer to a federal prison.

Police Log

FORT DODGE

Thursday

Juvenile problems were reported in the 1500 blok of FourthAvenue North.

A vehicle accident was reported in the 400 block of North 16th Street.

A nuisance was reported in the 1400 block of Seventh Avenue North.

A theft was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South.

Criminal mischief was reported in the 3300 block of 10th Avenue North.

Juvenile problems were reported in the 2200 block of Eighth Avenue North.

A fight was reported in the 800 block of First Avenue North.

A disabled vehicle was reported at 10th Avenue North and 22nd Street.

A suspicious person was reported in the 2000 block of Highland Park Avenue.

Harassment was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South.

A parking complaint was reported in the 1100 block of Third Avenue North.

A missing person was reported in the 300 block of Ave. M West.

A theft was reported in the 300 block of South Eighth Street.

A fight was reported in the 1400 block of 17th Street Southwest.

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY

Friday

Driving while barred — Aaron A. Berger, 49, Paton, preliminary hearing waived.

Violation of parole — Gary D. Thompson, 63, 1523 12th Ave. N., transferred to Parole Board.

Fifth degree theft — Therese A. Harke, 53, Rolfe, $105 plus surcharge, court costs. Samuel A. Morrison, 37, 2118 14th Ave. S., $105.

Operating non-registered vehicle — Blake A. Harrison, 62, 927 Central Ave., $70 plus surcharge, court costs.