Gerald Storovich, Meth Distribution, Nebraska 2024

A Plattsmouth man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in distributing methamphetamine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

On September 19, 2024, Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. sentenced Gerald Storovich, age 44, of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, to 180 months' imprisonment for distribution of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute meth, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

There is no parole in the federal system. After Storovich's release from prison, he will begin a 5-year term of supervised release.

According to the investigation, in February and March of 2023, an undercover agent contacted Storovich to purchase meth. The meth purchases ranged from half an ounce purchased on February 2, 2023, to a pound of meth purchased on March 2, 2023. On March 30, 2023, Storovich met the undercover agent for the purpose of selling a 9mm handgun. Storovich told the undercover agent he had stolen the handgun while in Kansas City.

Officers arrested Storovich and searched his vehicle, finding approximately an ounce of meth, two ounces of cannabis, a digital scale, baggies, and $810 cash.

This case was investigated by the Omaha Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Gerald Storovich's exact criminal charges include distribution of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute meth, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

He was sentenced to 180 months' imprisonment, which is equivalent to 15 years.

The case was investigated by the Omaha Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ne/pr/plattsmouth-man-sentenced-15-years-meth-and-firearm-offenses