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Omaha Man Sentenced for Cocaine and Firearm Crimes
Edwin Baez, a 30-year-old man from Omaha, Nebraska, is headed to the slammer for 84 months after being sentenced for his role in a cocaine and firearm trafficking operation.
A federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, handed down the sentence on May 3, 2024. Baez was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking offense.
Chief United State District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. sentenced Baez to 24 months’ imprisonment for the cocaine offense and to 60 months’ imprisonment, consecutive, for the firearm offense.
There is no parole in the federal system, meaning Baez will serve the full 84 months before beginning a 3-year term of supervised release. In addition to his prison sentence, Baez will also forfeit $104,653 in U.S. currency to the United States as drug proceeds.
According to court documents, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) began investigating Baez in March 2022 after identifying him as a cocaine distributor in the Omaha area.
On multiple occasions, a confidential informant purchased one ounce of cocaine directly from Baez. On May 26, 2022, a search warrant was executed at Baez’s residence in Omaha, where officers found approximately 4.6 pounds of cocaine and a Glock 19 pistol.
The DEA took the lead on this case, and their efforts ultimately led to Baez’s downfall. The investigation and subsequent sentencing serve as a stark reminder of the harsh consequences for those involved in drug trafficking and firearm offenses.
Baez’s case is a prime example of the DEA’s commitment to keeping our communities safe from the scourge of cocaine and firearm trafficking. The sentence handed down by Judge Rossiter Jr. should serve as a deterrent to those considering similar crimes.
The DEA will continue to work tirelessly to dismantle and disrupt these types of operations, and we are committed to bringing those responsible to justice.
Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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