Burlington Man Sentenced to Prison for Methamphetamine Offense

DAVENPORT, Iowa — On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey sentenced Anthony David Collins, age 30, of Burlington, to 144 months in prison for distribution of methamphetamine announced United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum. Following his prison term Collins was ordered to serve five years of supervised release, as well as pay $300 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.

This investigation began in 2017 when law enforcement identified Collins as a distributor of methamphetamine in the Burlington area. Law enforcement purchased ice methamphetamine from Collins on seven separate occasions between 2017 and 2019. Collins was found to be in possession of a firearm in connection with his drug trafficking activities. Collins has a history of violence and was on court supervision at the time of these offenses.

This matter was investigated by the Southeast Iowa Narcotics Task Force, Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, Burlington Police Department, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. This case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.