A Rogers man has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking operation.
According to court records, investigators with the Springdale Police Department received information from a confidential source in early 2016 that Oscar Ceballos, 31, was distributing methamphetamine in the area. The source stated that Ceballos would facilitate his distribution by moving between high-end hotels in the area.
In February 2016, officers observed Ceballos loading items into a UHAUL truck. After making contact, they detected the smell of marijuana. A subsequent search revealed drug paraphernalia, a firearm, $4,950, and 96.9 grams of actual methamphetamine.
Ceballos was indicted by a federal grand jury in November 2016 and pleaded guilty in January 2017.
The case was investigated by the Springdale Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Kim Harris prosecuted the case for the United States.
As a result of his conviction, Ceballos was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay a $2,400 fine.
This case serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat methamphetamine trafficking in our community. The Springdale Police Department and the United States Attorney’s Office will continue to work together to bring those responsible to justice.
Related court documents may be found on the Public Access to Electronic Records website at www.pacer.gov.
Key Facts
- State: Arkansas
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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