A Mason City man, Jacob Shafer, 34, pleads guilty in federal court to serious drug and gun charges, including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and illegal possession of firearms. This conviction follows his previous legal troubles, which include a 2022 case involving similar drug-related offenses that restrict his ability to own firearms.
During a March 2024 search of Shafer’s home, investigators seized meth, various drug paraphernalia, and multiple firearms, including a .40 caliber Smith & Wesson and a Ruger .380 pistol. Notably, Shafer admitted to planning the distribution of the seized meth, raising significant concerns about public safety. Sentencing details are pending, and the case highlights ongoing drug and gun issues in the region.
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