William Ellsworth Howell, Jr., Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, Nebraska 2018

A shocking revelation in the fight against narcotics has emerged in the Cornhusker State. A Lincoln man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for his role in distributing a potent and highly addictive substance.

According to the United States Attorney Joe Kelly, William Ellsworth Howell, Jr., 36, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced to 10 years and one month (121 months) in prison for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing methamphetamine.

The sentencing date was July 6, 2018. This marks the culmination of a two-year-long investigation by the Lincoln/Lancaster County Drug Task Force, which uncovered a significant methamphetamine distribution operation in the Lincoln area.

Information provided to law enforcement indicated that between January of 2013 and August of 2016, Howell was responsible for the distribution of at least 1.5 kilograms (approximately three pounds) of methamphetamine in the Lincoln area. The sheer scale of the operation is a stark reminder of the severity of the issue.

Following the prison term, Howell will serve five years on supervised release. The court's decision serves as a warning to those involved in such illicit activities that the law will not hesitate to bring them to justice.

The case highlights the need for continued vigilance in the fight against narcotics trafficking. As law enforcement agencies continue to work tirelessly to dismantle such operations, the public is reminded of the devastating consequences of methamphetamine use.

The people of Nebraska can rest assured that those responsible for perpetuating this scourge will be held accountable. The Grimy Times will continue to provide updates on this and other cases as more information becomes available.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ne/pr/lincoln-man-sentenced-conspiracy-distribute-methamphetamine-26