A Holdrege man has been sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking operation in Nebraska. Matthew Carpenter, 37, was found guilty of possession of 5 grams or more of pure methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

According to court documents, on January 25, 2020, a Kearney Police Officer attempted to stop Carpenter’s vehicle while he was driving through a trailer court. However, Carpenter sped away, leading the officer on a short pursuit before abandoning his car and fleeing on foot.

Officers were able to follow Carpenter’s footprints in the snow, which led them to a nearby storage shed. Inside, they found Carpenter hiding and in possession of a scale. A search of the area revealed three bags of suspected methamphetamine, which were later confirmed to be at least 52 grams of pure methamphetamine by the Nebraska State Patrol Crime Laboratory.

The case was investigated by the Kearney Police Department and the Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task Force, a multi-agency task force that includes officers from several local and state law enforcement agencies.

Carpenter was sentenced by United States District Judge John M. Gerrard to 9 years in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.

The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against methamphetamine trafficking in Nebraska. The state has seen a significant increase in methamphetamine-related crimes in recent years, and law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to combat the issue.

Matthew Carpenter, 37, of Holdrege, Nebraska, was sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for possession of 5 grams or more of pure methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

The exact criminal charges against Carpenter were possession of 5 grams or more of pure methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

The city and state where the crime took place are Holdrege, Nebraska.

The exact date of the crime is January 25, 2020, and the sentencing date is not specified.

Carpenter will serve 9 years in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release.

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