Atlantic Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Possession

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa - An Atlantic, Iowa man was sentenced today to 14 years in federal prison for possessing a distribution quantity of methamphetamine.

According to public court documents, Derek Allen McDermott, 38, was found in possession of distribution quantities of meth during two traffic stops in October 2023 and December 2023. McDermott has two state convictions for possession with intent to deliver meth.

After completing his term of imprisonment, McDermott will be required to serve a five-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.

United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement. This case was investigated by the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, the Cass County Sheriff's Office, and the Iowa State Patrol.