Joe Paul Shultz, a 40-year-old Lincoln man, has been sentenced to 114 months in federal prison for his role in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy.
According to court documents, on April 27, 2020, Shultz delivered fentanyl to a victim, which contributed to an overdose death. Law enforcement investigated the overdose and located Shultz as the suspect.
An autopsy was conducted on the victim, and the cause of death was buprenorphine and fentanyl toxicity. Law enforcement contacted Shultz, who admitted to the delivery of two fentanyl pills to the victim before the overdose.
Shultz was also known to sell fentanyl pills to other individuals in the Lincoln, Nebraska metro area.
U.S. Attorney Susan Lehr announced the sentencing, stating that Shultz’s actions had devastating consequences for the victim and their loved ones.
Shultz will begin a 3-year term of supervised release after he is released from prison, as there is no parole in the federal system.
The case was investigated by the Lincoln Police Department.
Shultz’s sentencing is a reminder of the dangers of fentanyl and the importance of holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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