Marcus Hill, a 53-year-old resident of Fort Dodge, Iowa, was sentenced on March 20 in federal court in Sioux City to twelve years (144 months) in prison for his role in distributing methamphetamine.
The sentencing comes after Hill pleaded guilty on November 7, 2025, to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine near a protected location. The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement and the courts to address drug trafficking activities that affect communities.
According to court documents, Hill admitted during his plea hearing that he conspired with others between 2018 and March 2025 to distribute methamphetamine throughout the Fort Dodge area. In March of 2025 alone, he distributed over 300 grams of pure methamphetamine on three occasions to an individual cooperating with law enforcement. One of these transactions took place within one thousand feet of Deercreek Apartments—a public housing authority—making it subject to enhanced penalties due to its proximity to a protected location.
United States District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand handed down the sentence and ordered Hill also serve ten years under supervised release following his imprisonment. There is no possibility for parole under the federal system. Until transfer arrangements are made for a federal prison facility, Hill will remain in custody with the United States Marshal.
The case underscores the seriousness with which federal authorities pursue offenses involving large-scale drug distribution and activities near locations designated as protected under federal law.
