A Lincoln woman has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for her role in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution ring.
C Carly J. Pickel, 31, of Lincoln, was sentenced on October 12, 2018, to 60 months in prison for her involvement in a conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine mixture between January of 2013 and December of 2016.
According to information provided to law enforcement, Pickel was responsible for distributing at least 1.5 kilograms (approximately three pounds) of methamphetamine mixture with her husband, Jason Novotny.
Novotny also pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and is scheduled for sentencing on October 19, 2018.
The investigation into Pickel’s activities was led by the Lincoln/Lancaster County Drug Task Force.
As part of her sentence, Pickel will serve 4 years on supervised release after completing her prison term.
The exact amount of methamphetamine mixture distributed by Pickel and her husband is not specified in the report, but the sentence suggests a significant quantity.
Carly J. Pickel’s full name is a public record, and she is identified as the defendant in the report.
The crime of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine is a serious federal offense, punishable by up to life in prison.
The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against methamphetamine distribution in the United States.
Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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