A Lincoln man has been sentenced to 15 years and 8 months in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
On January 7, 2013, Ledon Marcel Hatcliff, 27, of Lincoln, was sentenced to 15 years and 8 months (188 months) in federal prison for his role in the conspiracy, which took place between June 2009 and February 2011.
According to the investigation, Hatcliff was responsible for the distribution of at least 350 grams (approximately 12 ½ ounces) of methamphetamine during that time frame in the Lincoln area.
Following the prison term, Hatcliff will serve four years on supervised release.
The matter was investigated by the Lincoln/Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force, which includes officers of the Lincoln Police Department, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police Department.
Hatcliff’s sentence brings an end to a lengthy investigation into methamphetamine trafficking in the Lincoln area.
The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by methamphetamine and the importance of continued cooperation between law enforcement agencies to combat this issue.
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Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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