Michael Bentley, Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Nebraska 2018

Omaha Man Sentenced to 132 Months for Methamphetamine Conspiracy

Omaha resident Michael Bentley, 45, was sentenced to 132 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Joe Kelly.

On September 26, 2018, law enforcement executed a search warrant on Bentley's home and found approximately 2.4 grams of methamphetamine in his possession.

In a post-Miranda interview, Bentley stated that since as early as the preceding May or June, he had been distributing two pounds of methamphetamine per week.

Further evidence of Bentley's involvement in the conspiracy came on March 12, 2019, when law enforcement stopped Bentley for speeding and found approximately 92.8 grams of actual methamphetamine in his possession.

This case was investigated by the Omaha Police Department.

Bentley will serve a five-year term of supervised release following his prison sentence, with no parole available in the federal system.

The exact criminal charges against Bentley include conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

The city and state where this crime took place is Omaha, Nebraska.

Defendant Information: Defendant's full name is Michael Bentley.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ne/pr/omaha-man-sentenced-conspiracy-possess-intent-distribute-methamphetamine