Date: 07-27-2024

Case Style:

United States of America v. Anthony Goodshield

Case Number: 23-cr-4056

Judge: Leonard T. Strand

Court: The United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa (Woodbury County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Souix City

Defendant's Attorney:

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Possession of a Firearm
Felon with History of Violence and Drug Trafficking Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

Evidence in the case revealed Anthony Goodshield, age 41, of Sioux City, who was taken into custody on an outstanding state warrant, was found to be in possession of several items of drug paraphernalia, as well as the firearm that he attempted to stash in an air duct vent.

Goodshield’s criminal history includes burglary, going armed with intent, eluding, possession with intent to distribute controlled substance, as well a previous federal felon in possession of a firearm conviction.

Goodshield was sentenced in Sioux City by United States District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand to 96 months’ imprisonment. He must also serve a 3-year term of supervised release after the prison term. There is no parole in the federal system.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). PSN is the centerpiece of the Department of Justice’s violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. As part of this strategy, PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime.

Goodshield is being held in the United States Marshal’s custody until he can be transported to a federal prison.

The case was investigated by Sioux City, Iowa Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Forde Fairchild.

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 8 years in federal prison. He must also serve a 3-year term of supervised release after the prison term. There is no parole in the federal system

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