CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (IOWA'S NEWS NOW) — Paul Hoff, 47, was arrested Sunday morning on multiple drug charges following a crash in Cedar Rapids.
Authorities said Hoff is facing two counts of possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a prescription drug, and public intoxication. Police responded to an incident near the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 1st Street SW, where Hoff reportedly smelled of alcohol.
Officers discovered psilocybin mushrooms, cocaine, and Hydrocodone pills in his possession and the vehicle. Hoff denied ownership of the drugs, according to a criminal complaint. He was no longer listed on the jail roster by Sunday afternoon.
Hoff previously pled guilty to two counts of obstruction related to the December 2018 murder of Chris Bagley in Cedar Rapids. He testified in trials against other individuals involved in the case.
He was sentenced to over 14 years in federal prison in November 2019 for separate drug and gun charges, with release occurring in late December. Bagley's remains were discovered shortly after Hoff's 2019 arrest.
In November 2022, Drew Wagner, who stabbed Bagley, was sentenced to 50 years for second-degree murder. Johnny Church is serving a 57-year sentence for his role, while Hoff's involvement involved key testimonies during related trials.