Press Release
Johnson County Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Charges
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Iowa
DAVENPORT, Iowa — On Thursday, April 15, 2021, United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey sentenced Geneva Kristine Hudson, age 28, of Iowa City, to 270 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin, distribution of five grams and more of methamphetamine, and distribution of 50 grams and more of methamphetamine announced Acting United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal. Hudson was ordered to serve five years of supervised release to follow her prison term as well as pay $300 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.
The investigation of Hudson began in 2019 when she was identified as having supplied heroin to individuals in Coralville. Hudson conspired with Bryant Smith, Jeffrey Goins, and Heather Simmons in the Iowa City and Coralville areas to distribute heroin, methamphetamine, and other drugs. Hudson was arrested in Coralville in February of 2020 and was convicted after a jury trial held in Davenport in October of 2020.
This matter was investigated by the Johnson County Drug Task Force and the case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
Contact
Rachel J. Scherle
515-473-9300
USAIAS-PAO@usdoj.gov
Updated April 19, 2021
Topic
Drug Trafficking
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