| Lang 3/26/26 |
| A Coralville man was sentenced on Wednesday to 13 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
According to public court documents and evidence presented at trial and sentencing, in February 2025, 46-year-old felon Ricardo Wiley Steward illegally possessed a loaded, stolen pistol at a residence in Coralville. Additionally, Steward sold marijuana from 2024 to 2025 in the Iowa City area. As a felon, Steward was prohibited from possessing a firearm. Furthermore, Steward has numerous convictions related to violence, including assaults. On October 28, 2025, following a two-day trial, a jury found Steward guilty of felon in possession of a firearm and possession with the intent to distribute marijuana. The jury did not find Steward guilty of possessing the firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking activities. After completing his term of imprisonment, Steward will be required to serve a four-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system. |