Omaha Man Sentenced for Possessing Methamphetamine and Firearm
Robert Sullivan, 45, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced to 87 months’ imprisonment on each count to run concurrently. Sullivan will serve a four-year term of supervised release following his release from the Bureau of Prisons to be served concurrently. There is no parole in the federal system.
Sullivan was found with over 35 grams of methamphetamine, indicative of distribution, during a search of his Omaha residence on January 26, 2021. The Omaha Police Department also recovered a Hiawatha Model 567 20-gauge shotgun, which was cut down in length and prohibited from possession due to Sullivan’s previous conviction for a controlled substance in 2017.
As a previously convicted felon, Sullivan was prohibited from possessing a firearm, making the recovery of the shotgun a significant factor in his sentencing. The case was part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and making neighborhoods safer.
The Omaha Police Department investigated the case, which involved the reinvigorated focus of the federal government on targeting violent criminals. The sentencing is a result of the renewed partnership between law enforcement and the community to reduce violent crime.
Robert Sullivan’s case is a prime example of the consequences of possessing and distributing methamphetamine, as well as the importance of adhering to federal laws prohibiting felons from possessing firearms. His sentencing serves as a reminder of the severity of these crimes and the impact they have on communities.
The exact criminal charges against Robert Sullivan include possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute and as a felon in possession of a firearm. The city and state of the crime are Omaha, Nebraska.
The sentencing date for Robert Sullivan was today, and he will serve a total of 87 months in prison. He will also serve four years of supervised release following his release from the Bureau of Prisons.
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Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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