AMES – A months-long investigation has ended with the arrest of an Iowa State University student for selling and distributing illegal substances.
In February, Iowa State University Police detectives began an investigation into the possession and distribution of child pornography. During the course of this investigation, detectives identified a different individual suspected of distributing illegal substances to students and other community members. In April, information about these illegal drug sales was forwarded to the Central Iowa Drug Task Force (CIDTF). CIDTF investigators conducted an extensive investigation and ultimately executed a search warrant which led to the discovery of a significant amount of illegal drugs, including marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms, and United States currency.
On July 25, 2024, 21-year-old Diego C. Ramirez (pictured at top) of Ames was arrested and charged with the following:
• Possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, a C Felony, Iowa Code section 124.401(1)(c)(9)
• Delivery of a schedule I substance, a C felony, two counts, Iowa Code section 124.401(1)(c)(9)
• Possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver, a D Felony, Iowa Code section 124.401(1)(d)
• Delivery of a schedule I substance, a D felony, two counts, Iowa Code section 124.401(1)(d)
• Drug tax stamp violation, a D felony, two counts, Iowa Code section 453B.12
ISU Police’s Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate the case involving the possession and distribution of child pornography but cannot provide additional detail at this time. Ramirez is not a suspect in that case.