A federal judge in Omaha has handed down a stiff sentence to a local man accused of selling methamphetamine from his mother’s basement. Kenneth Becker, a 51-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced to 144 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
On January 15, 2020, Becker sold 2 ounces of methamphetamine to a confidential informant. Within hours, officers executed a search warrant at his mother’s residence and located 370 grams of actual methamphetamine, $3,833 in cash, drug packaging materials, a drug ledger, a drug scale, oxycodone pills, and drug paraphernalia in the basement where Becker resided.
Becker’s criminal history dates back to the 1990s and contains several convictions for drug-related and violent offenses. The case was investigated by the Omaha Police Department.
Becker’s sentence is a result of his admission to being a drug dealer. Under federal law, Becker will serve his 144-month sentence without the possibility of parole. After completing his term of imprisonment, Becker will begin a 5-year term of supervised release.
The investigation and subsequent arrest of Becker is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement officers in the Omaha area. The Omaha Police Department’s efforts to combat drug trafficking in the community are crucial in keeping our streets safe.
Becker’s sentence serves as a warning to those who engage in illicit activities. The consequences of getting caught can be severe, and the community will not tolerate drug-related crimes.
The case highlights the importance of community cooperation and the role of confidential informants in bringing criminals to justice.
Omaha, Nebraska – On December 16, 2021, Kenneth Becker, a 51-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced to 144 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Becker’s exact criminal charges are possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
The city of Omaha, Nebraska, is where the crime took place. The exact date of the crime is January 15, 2020.
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Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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