Lincoln Man Sentenced to 140 Months for Methamphetamine Charge

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Derek Spurlock, 38, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced on January 16, 2026, in federal court in Lincoln for one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine with one prior conviction for a serious drug felony. United States District Judge Susan M. Bazis sentenced Spurlock to a total of 140 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Spurlock’s release from prison, he will begin an 8-year term of supervised release.

On November 7, 2024, Spurlock was arrested on an active arrest warrant.  Spurlock was carrying a backpack with him when he was approached by law enforcement. A search of the backpack resulted in approximately 440 grams of methamphetamine, 231 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms, two digital scales, syringes, and plastic baggies.  Additionally, $341 in U.S. currency were located on his person. The methamphetamine was sent to the state crime lab and was confirmed to contain at least 410 grams of methamphetamine actual.

Officers applied for a search warrant for a hotel room in which he was staying.  Inside the room, law enforcement found a glass pipe, plastic bags, and a plastic cup with methamphetamine residue.

In 2017, Spurlock was convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine in Lancaster County District Court.

This case was investigated by the Lincoln/Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force and the United States Postal Inspection Service.