An Iron River man has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug charges related to a traffic stop. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 45-year-old Matthew Joseph Sheehan was convicted of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.
Authorities investigating Sheehan's activities reported that he was involved in the distribution of various illicit substances across Michigan's Upper Peninsula. During his arrest in June 2023, law enforcement officials recovered nearly a pound of methamphetamine, a smaller quantity of cocaine, and more than $6,000 in cash during a traffic stop. Subsequent searches at Sheehan's residence led to the discovery of additional drugs and over $37,000 in cash, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Sheehan was sentenced to 84 months in prison following a drug trafficking investigation involving the Michigan State Police, Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team, Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Homeland Security Investigations, Iron River Police Department, and Iron County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation found that Sheehan trafficked drugs across state lines, affecting both the local community and the broader region, as stated by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
