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Hastings Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distribution of Methamphetamine
In a shocking turn of events, Zachary D. Ellis, a 28-year-old resident of Hastings, Nebraska, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine in the Lincoln federal court.
On June 3, 2021, under the direction of law enforcement, a confidential informant purchased about an ounce of methamphetamine from Ellis at his residence in Hastings. A lab confirmed that the methamphetamine was about 28 grams of methamphetamine mixture.
Two weeks later, on June 7, 2021, the same informant, again under law enforcement supervision, purchased two ounces of methamphetamine from Ellis at the same residence. A lab confirmed that the methamphetamine purchased on June 7, 2021 was 55.94 grams of methamphetamine mixture, of which at least 53 grams was actual methamphetamine.
Ellis was sentenced to 120 months in prison for distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine (actual) and 50 grams or more of methamphetamine mixture. After serving his sentence, Ellis will be placed on supervised release for 5 years. There is no parole in the federal system.
This case was investigated by the Tri-City Drug Enforcement Team (TRIDENT). The authorities were able to crack down on Ellis’s operation and bring him to justice, ensuring the safety of the community and preventing further drug distribution.
Zachary D. Ellis, the defendant and convicted methamphetamine distributor, will be serving 10 years in prison and 5 years of supervised release for his crimes. This sentence serves as a stern warning to those who engage in similar activities.
Mandatory Facts: Zachary D. Ellis, a 28-year-old resident of Hastings, Nebraska, was sentenced to 120 months in prison for distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine (actual) and 50 grams or more of methamphetamine mixture. He will serve 5 years of supervised release after his prison sentence. The crime occurred on June 3 and 7, 2021, in Hastings, Nebraska.
Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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