Burlington Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug and Firearm Offenses

DAVENPORT, Iowa — On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey sentenced Scott Michael McAllister, age 37, of Burlington, to 230 months in prison for distribution of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, announced United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum. Following his prison term McAllister was ordered to serve five years of supervised release, as well as pay $200 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.

In the spring of 2018, McAllister was identified as a methamphetamine supplier in southeast Iowa. McAllister admitted to being involved in the distribution of more than ten pounds of ice methamphetamine in the Burlington area. McAllister also admitted to possessing a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking activities.

This matter was investigated by the Southeast Iowa Narcotics Taskforce, Burlington Police Department, Des Moines County Sherriff’s Office, Quad City Metropolitan Enforcement Group, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. This case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.