Lincoln Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

Acting United States Attorney Robert C. Stuart announced that on October 20, 2017, Kenneth Mooren, 35, of Lincoln, was sentenced to 10 years (120 months) in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.  Following the prison term, Mooren will serve five years on supervised release.

Information provided to law enforcement indicated that Mooren was responsible for the distribution of at least 1.5 kilograms (approximately three pounds) of methamphetamine in the Lincoln area between January 1, 2015, and April 1, 2016.  On February 29, 2016, a search warrant was executed at Mooren’s Lincoln residence.  During the search, officers found 160 grams (approximately 5 ¾ ounces) of pure methamphetamine, over $1000 in cash, and records of drug transactions.

This case was investigated by the Lincoln/Lancaster County Drug Task Force.