Two men found guilty of dealing drugs in the Spencer area will spend a combined 24 years in a federal prison. 

In January, 28-year-old Orlando Escobar-Quintanilla of Spencer pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and a variety of related crimes. He’s been sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Another Spencer man, 30-year-old Elio Torres-Marin, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of methamphetamine and one count of using a minor to distribute the drug.

Authorities say the two men distributed over two pounds of meth in the Spencer area over a 16-month period. According to the U.S. Attorney, the meth came from Texas.

The men will serve their full prison terms, as there’s no parole in the federal prison system.

 

Radio Iowa