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United States of America v. Lucas Ehly
Date: 12-20-2024
Case Number: 23-CR-236
Judge: Robert F. Rossiter, Jr
Court: The United States District Court for the District of Nebraska (Douglas County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The States United Attorney’s Office in Omaha
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Omaha, Nebraska Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
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Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distributing Fentanyl Pills
Omaha Man Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl Pills
Lucas Ehly, age 31, of Omaha, Nebraska, was charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and distribution of fentanyl.
In June and July of 2023, Ehly twice sold fentanyl pills to a confidential informant. The sales were arranged by co-defendant Rafael Magana. On July 24, 2023, agents executed search warrants at Ehly's and Magana's residences. Agents seized seven fentanyl pills from Ehly's bedroom. At Magana's residence, agents found more than 1,000 fentanyl pills and seized $6,680 cash. In Magana's storage unit, searched pursuant to consent, agents found another 13,800 fentanyl pills.
After his arrest and after being advised of his rights, Ehly admitted to participating in fentanyl pill transactions that Magana coordinated. Ehly told agents he would be compensated with fentanyl pills from Magana for selling fentanyl pills to Magana's customers.
Magana, age 31, of Omaha was sentenced to 180 months in prison on December 13, 2024. The $6,680 cash has been ordered forfeited to the United States as proceeds of illegal drug trafficking. A third co-defendant, Zacharie Stinson, 31, of Omaha, was sentenced in September to 57 months in prison.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Omaha Metro Drug Task Force.
Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 180 months in prison. The $6,680 cash has been ordered forfeited to the United States as proceeds of illegal drug trafficking
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Lucas Ehly?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 180 months in prison. The $6,680 cash has been ordered forfeited to the United States as proceeds of illegal drug trafficking
Which court heard United States of America v. Lucas Ehly?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Nebraska (Douglas County), NE. The presiding judge was Robert F. Rossiter, Jr.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Lucas Ehly?
Plaintiff's attorney: The States United Attorney’s Office in Omaha. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Omaha, Nebraska Criminal Defense Lawyer Directoryfont >.
When was United States of America v. Lucas Ehly decided?
This case was decided on December 20, 2024.