Hawkeye Reporter

A Garner, Iowa man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. Andrew Frazee, 32, received the sentence on September 19, 2025, following his guilty plea earlier this year.

According to court documents and statements made during hearings, Frazee admitted that he and others conspired to distribute more than a pound of methamphetamine in Hancock County and surrounding areas in November 2024. Law enforcement encountered Frazee on November 19, 2024, after finding his vehicle in a ditch in rural Hancock County. Officers noted signs of impairment and detected the odor of marijuana.

A search of Frazee’s vehicle led deputies to discover approximately 325 grams of methamphetamine along with drug paraphernalia including a smoking device, baggies, a scale, marijuana, and over $1,200 in cash. During the investigation, Frazee acknowledged purchasing large amounts of methamphetamine for distribution.

United States District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand presided over the sentencing in Sioux City. In addition to the prison term of 144 months (12 years), Frazee will serve five years of supervised release after completing his sentence. There is no parole available under the federal system.

Frazee remains in the custody of the United States Marshal pending transfer to a federal prison.