Jason Lee Ringold, also known as “Ringo,” was sentenced on April 21 to 310 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, according to an announcement by United States Attorney David C. Waterman of the Southern District of Iowa.
Ringold, age 47 and from Burlington, sold more than 600 grams of methamphetamine in the Burlington area between April and June 2024. Court documents show that during one drug transaction, Ringold displayed a gun and threatened a customer. In addition, he had previously been convicted in federal court for a drug conspiracy involving the manufacture of methamphetamine in 1999.
After serving his prison term, Ringold will be required to complete ten years of supervised release. There is no parole available under the federal system.
The case was investigated by the Burlington Police Department. The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa handles both civil and criminal cases on behalf of the United States according to its official website. The office covers the Southern District of Iowa and operates facilities at the Neal Smith Federal Building in Des Moines as well as courthouses in Davenport and Council Bluffs according to its official website.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office functions under the United States Department of Justice according to its official website and employs twenty-four prosecutors who work with law enforcement agencies throughout these locations according to its official website. The office also supports victims and witnesses through its services unit as reported on its official site.
This sentencing reflects ongoing efforts by federal authorities and local law enforcement partners within Iowa’s southern district to address serious drug offenses.
