Doniphan Woman Gets 70 Months for Meth Trafficking

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Stacy Lynn Delamotte, 36, of Doniphan, Nebraska, will spend the next five years and ten months behind bars after being sentenced today in federal court for her role in trafficking methamphetamine. United States Attorney Steven Russell announced the sentence, handed down by United States District Judge John M. Gerrard. Delamotte received 70 months’ imprisonment – a harsh reminder that there’s no parole in the federal system.

The case began with a mundane shoplifting call. On March 24, 2021, Grand Island Police Department officers responded to a report at Menards, where Delamotte allegedly attempted to steal merchandise, concealing items in a box. When confronted, she bolted, making a run for it. Officers quickly located her vehicle, a 2013 Chrysler 300, in the parking lot – a vehicle that would soon reveal a far more serious offense.

A search warrant was obtained, and the Chrysler 300 became a treasure trove of illicit goods. Officers discovered approximately one ounce of methamphetamine strewn across the passenger seat floor. A backpack yielded another two ounces of the drug, along with a digital scale – a clear indicator of intent to distribute – and a small baggie containing an additional gram. The scale wasn’t for weighing groceries.

But the drugs weren’t the only evidence of Delamotte’s criminal enterprise. Investigators managed to open the locked glove box, uncovering $6,000 in United States currency. The government will now forfeit this cash, deemed proceeds directly linked to Delamotte’s drug activities. It’s a tidy sum for a woman who allegedly tried to shoplift at Menards.

The investigation, a joint effort between the Grand Island Police Department and the Nebraska State Patrol, paints a picture of a calculated operation. Delamotte wasn’t just a user; she was moving a significant quantity of methamphetamine, enough to warrant a felony conviction and a substantial prison sentence. The 70-month term sends a message: Nebraska will not tolerate large-scale drug trafficking.

Following her release from prison, Delamotte will face a four-year term of supervised release, meaning she’ll remain under federal scrutiny long after she’s served her time. This case serves as a stark warning to others contemplating similar criminal activity: the risks far outweigh any potential reward. The Grimy Times will continue to follow federal cases like this, exposing the underbelly of crime in Nebraska and beyond.

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