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Sioux City Today
By the People, for the People
Hamilton County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Meth Charges
Neuroth faces 10 years to life in prison for conspiracy and distribution of over 150 grams of meth
Mar. 26, 2026 at 9:46pm
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A 49-year-old Hamilton County, Iowa man named Anthony Neuroth has pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine. Neuroth admitted to conspiring with others to distribute over 150 grams of meth between November 2022 and February 2024, and also distributing half-ounce quantities of meth on four occasions in 2022 and 2023 to an individual cooperating with law enforcement. Neuroth has a prior federal conviction for meth distribution from 2007.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing challenge of combating the distribution of methamphetamine, a highly addictive and dangerous drug, in rural and small-town America. Meth use and trafficking have had devastating impacts on many communities, contributing to increases in crime, health issues, and family breakdowns.
The details
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Iowa, Neuroth pleaded guilty on March 25 in federal court in Sioux City. He was convicted of one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and one count of distribution of methamphetamine. Authorities say Neuroth admitted to conspiring with others to distribute more than 150 grams of meth between November 2022 and February 2024. Court documents also state that Neuroth distributed half-ounce quantities of meth on four occasions in 2022 and 2023 to an individual cooperating with law enforcement.
- Neuroth pleaded guilty on March 25, 2026.
- The conspiracy to distribute meth occurred between November 2022 and February 2024.
- The distribution of meth to a cooperating individual occurred on four occasions in 2022 and 2023.
The players
Anthony Neuroth
A 49-year-old man from Kamrar, Hamilton County, Iowa who pleaded guilty to federal meth charges.
United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Iowa
The federal prosecutor's office that brought the charges against Neuroth.
What’s next
Neuroth will be sentenced at a later date after a presentence report is completed. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and could receive up to life imprisonment, along with a possible $8 million fine and at least eight years of supervised release.
The takeaway
This case underscores the persistent problem of methamphetamine trafficking and distribution in rural communities, and the need for continued law enforcement efforts and resources to combat this issue and support addiction recovery programs to help those affected.
